How long is the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) valid? ?

 

Did you know that the Certificate of Eligibility to enter Japan has an expiration date?

Usually "3 months".

 

Due to entry restriction measures due to the new coronavirus, I am unable to enter the country.

The validity period of the Certificate of Eligibility is about to expire,

What should I do?I think there are many people who are confused!

 

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From the Immigration Services Agency

Regarding the expiration date of the Certificate of EligibilityNew handlingWas announced.

 

Created after October 2019, 10,

All statuses of residence in all countries and regions are eligible.

It has been announced that the validity period of the Certificate of Eligibility will be considered as follows.

 

　　　Creation date: October 2019, 10 - December 1, 12

　　　　　　→By April 2021, 4 (same as previous handling)

 

　　　Creation date: January 2020, 1 to January 1, 2020

　　　　　　→By July 2021, 7

　　

　　　Creation date: January 2021, 1 ~

　　　　　　→Valid for 6 months from the date of creation

 

If the period of validity has passed,

Please note that you will not be able to proceed unless you create a new application form and statement of reasons.