Study
Student
留学
For full-time study at a university, vocational college or language school. Needs a certificate of admission and proof of funds for tuition and living costs.
Or find a firm to handle it →What it asks of you
The same checks the eligibility check runs, so the two never disagree.
- 01
Acceptance by a school in Japan.
- 02
Proof of funds for tuition and living costs.
The documents
10 for everyone. Some nationalities are asked for more.
- 1Application Form申請書
- 2Passport (Current)
- 3Residence Card — only required if already living in Japan在留カード
- 4Photo (4cm × 3cm, white background)
- 5Certificate of Admission入学許可書From the university, college or language school
- 6Certificate of Enrolment在学証明書For an extension rather than a first application
- 7Academic Transcript and Attendance RecordAttendance rate is weighed on extensions
- 8Proof of Ability to Pay ExpensesBank balance certificate covering tuition and living costs
- 9Sponsor's Certificate of Employment and IncomeIf someone else is funding the study
- 10Proof of Relationship to SponsorWith certified Japanese translation
Where you apply
From abroad
A Certificate of Eligibility is applied for in Japan, by someone acting for you — often your firm. With it, you get the visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate.
Already in Japan
If you hold another status, you apply to change it at your regional immigration bureau.
Where it leads
See what you already meet.
Five minutes, no account needed.
General information, not advice on your case. Immigration decides each application on its documents.