Study Visa

Updated: July 2025, 10

Leave your Japanese student visa application to us!

Our company has offices in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, and our ``study visa application specialist'' staff with extensive experience and track record are available to assist our customers.

Even if you find it difficult to obtain, renew, or change your student visa on your own, we will work with you to find a solution and provide support.
If you apply for a student visa yourself at the Immigration Bureau and your visa is rejected, we will also take care of re-applying for you.

We have staff who can speak Chinese, English, Vietnamese, and Korean, so even those who find it difficult to consult in Japanese can feel at ease.
By making preparations tailored to each individual's circumstances, we can avoid problems later on and provide advice on creating an environment that will make it easier for you to stay in Japan.

Amount of compensation
Basic fee: From 110,000 yen (excluding tax) per person
*This amount may increase depending on requirements.

The first consultation is free.

The most common cases we receive consultations about are regarding student visas 

Benefits of Choosing Support Gyoseishoshi Law Firm

Support document creation/application on your behalf

The statement of reasons submitted when applying for a permanent residence visa is an important document that will affect the approval.
We create a statement of reasons tailored to each customer.

We will check all materials and make necessary suggestions.

We also check the complete set of documents to be submitted to the authorities.
There are some documents that may be disadvantageous if submitted.Therefore, we will carefully check to ensure that you are closer to obtaining permission.

You can rest assured that a specialist visa consultant will take care of you.

We have an experienced team that has obtained permission in many difficult cases.

Multilingual support available

In addition to Japanese, we can also provide support in Chinese, English, Vietnamese, and Korean.

Nationwide support

Our company has offices in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, and can handle applications throughout Japan.

Fast and reliable response

With speedy response as our motto, we will handle your various applications promptly and reliably.

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Steps for sending the certificate

If you have applied on your own and been unsuccessful, leave it to us!

■Those who have applied for a student visa and have received a “Notice of Submission of Additional Documents” from the Immigration Bureau.
A request for additional documents does not mean your application has been denied.
The submission of additional documents is time-sensitive.
In many cases, documents must be submitted within 1-2 weeks from the date of the notice, so prompt action is crucial.
We also provide support for submitting additional documents, so please contact us.



■Those who applied for a student visa and were denied the visa, or those who wish to reapply
There is no need to give up on obtaining a visa just because you receive a notification of denial.
By identifying and addressing the reasons for the denial and reapplying, there is a possibility of approval.
At our company, we accompany applicants to the Immigration Bureau to confirm the reasons for refusal and provide support for re-applications.

Student Visa Overview

What is a student visa? Application requirements, period, and examples explained

A student visa is a visa required to study at a university or graduate school in Japan, and is one of the residence statuses required to receive an education in Japan.
The Immigration Control Act defines it as "activities to receive education at a Japanese university, technical college, high school (including the upper level of a secondary education school), the upper level of a special needs school, a vocational school, a miscellaneous school, or an institution equivalent to these in terms of facilities and organization."

This status of residence is essential for legally staying in Japan to study at an educational institution, and is characterized by the wide range of educational institutions it covers.
In addition, in order to promote international exchange from a young age, junior high school and elementary school students may be granted "study abroad" residence status.

Types of Student Visa

There are several types of student visas depending on the educational institution and length of stay.
For example, the application procedures and documents required will differ depending on whether you are studying at a university or graduate school, attending a vocational school, or going on to high school.
In addition, short-term language study abroad or research student activities may also be covered by a student visa.

Conditions for obtaining a student visa

To obtain a student visa, you must meet several conditions.

Activity Requirements

First of all, the most important prerequisite is that you have been accepted into a Japanese educational institution.
The letter of admission is an important document that indicates that an applicant has been officially accepted into an educational institution such as a university, vocational school, or high school in Japan.
Without this your student visa application will not be accepted.

Another condition is that you are eligible for residence status.
Eligibility for a status of residence refers to whether the activities that a foreign national intends to carry out in Japan match the status of residence that the foreign national is applying for.
If you are an international student, you will be considered eligible for the residence status if you are planning to "engage in the activity of receiving an education in Japan as an international student."
The Immigration Control Act defines "the activity of receiving an education in Japan as a foreign student" as follows:
　

Activities to receive education at a university, a college of technology, a high school (including the latter course of a secondary education school) or the upper level of a special needs school, a junior high school (including the latter course of a compulsory education school and the first course of a secondary education school) or the junior high level of a special needs school, an elementary school (including the first course of a compulsory education school) or the elementary level of a special needs school, a vocational school, a miscellaneous school, or an institution equivalent to these in terms of facilities and organization in Japan.

Financial Requirements

Applicants must have sufficient assets (including scholarships) to cover the necessary living expenses during their stay in Japan.
Living expenses include tuition, study materials, housing, food, transportation, etc.

Applicants must also have sufficient funds to cover their tuition and living expenses by submitting a financial support document and clearly indicating who is providing the support.
The sponsor can be not only the applicant, but also a relative or a third party.
However, in that case, you will be required to submit supporting documents such as an income certificate and a bank balance certificate from the sponsor to prove your ability to pay.
This will ensure that you are able to fully cover the financial burden you will incur while studying in Japan.

Education Requirements

The educational requirements include those who have received Japanese language education for more than six months at a Japanese language educational institution, or those who have been proven by an examination that they have sufficient Japanese language proficiency to receive education in Japan, as well as those who have received more than one year of education in a Japanese elementary, junior high, or high school.

To prove your Japanese language proficiency, you must meet the following criteria:
Specifically, candidates are required to have achieved N2 (Level 2) or above on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, a score of 200 or above on the Japanese language subject of the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students, or a score of 400 or above on the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test.

Documents required to obtain a student visa

The documents required to apply for a "Student" residence status will differ depending on whether the school you wish to attend is an appropriate school or not.
An appropriate school is one that properly manages its international students. When applying, please prepare the documents appropriate to the school's classification.

① Documents required for appropriate schools

② Documents required for non-qualified schools

In addition to the documents required for an appropriate school, the following documents are required:
　

Important points to note when submitting

1. All documents submitted must be A4 size and printed single-sided.
2. For documents that require originals, please submit documents that were issued within the last three months.
3. Documents written in a foreign language must be accompanied by a Japanese translation.

Student Visa Renewal

The maximum period of stay permitted with a "Student" status is four years and three months.
If you are unable to graduate within your period of stay or have other circumstances such as repeating a year, you will need to apply for permission to extend your period of stay in order to continue your studies as an international student.

Job placement case studies for international students

"The seniors,what kind of jobでwhat kind of visado you work at? ”
"Career changeWhat happens then? ”
"marriageThen what should I do about the visa? ”
“Even after the study abroad period ends,I want to continue job huntingWhat is the current visa? ”
　
We will answer your questions about your future visa and your desire to find work in Japan!
Support Administrative Scrivener Corporation will do our best to support everyone working in Japan!

Senior international students are working with such visas!

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What should you do in such a case?

Key Points for International Students Taking a Leave of Absence and Applying for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

Some international students have circumstances that require them to take a leave of absence from their current school.
However, after the leave of absence period ends, some students may be worried about whether they will be able to obtain a student visa again.

Below, I will explain two points for you.

However, after the leave of absence period ends, some students may be worried about whether they will be able to obtain a student visa again.

What do I need to apply for a COE when returning to school?

Of course, you may need a certificate of enrollment or transcripts from the school you are returning to.
However, the required documents will vary depending on individual circumstances.

For example, if you took a leave of absence due to military service, you will need to certify that you actually served in the military and that the period will expire by the scheduled return date.retirement certificate"will become necessary.
Also, if you studied abroad at another university, you can prove that.Enrollment certificate” will be submitted.
However, the documents required by the Immigration Bureau may change depending on the size of the university, etc.

Important points to note when applying for COE

Are you taking the correct units?

The unit is an item that is strictly checked.
On the application form, fill in the total number of credits you have earned so far and the number of credits you have acquired in the most recent year.
Since the purpose of this visa is to "study abroad," the immigration authorities would not be willing to grant permission to someone who has not studied properly.
Be careful if you are likely to repeat a year!

need to come to Japan Thedo you have?

Can I explain to the Immigration Bureau why I want to take face-to-face classes in Japan?
I don't know how to explain it! Have you ever...?

If you're still unsure, please contact us!

The reasons for taking a leave of absence and the reasons for wanting to come to Japan and return to school vary from person to person.
It is not possible to explain all individual cases in one article.

“Is it okay for me?”
"I'm receiving counseling at the university's counter, but is this student okay?"

If you have such concerns, please contact our support administrative scrivener corporation!
Our company supports applications for issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility (COE application) after a leave of absence.
To all international students and university staff who receive consultation from international students! Please contact us by all means.

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Frequently asked questions about the "Student" status of residence

The visa durations are categorized as 4 years and 3 months, 4 years, 3 years and 3 months, 3 years, 2 years and 3 months, 2 years, 1 year and 3 months, 1 year, 6 months, and 3 months.

However, in the case of exchange students or Japanese language schools other than vocational schools, the period will be 3 year and 1 months, 6 year, 3 months, or XNUMX months.

In order for international students to work part-time, they must obtain a "permission to engage in activities other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted."

However, please note that you cannot work in the entertainment industry or in the entertainment industry (cabarets, dance halls, bars that entertain customers and provide food and drinks, mahjong parlors, pachinko parlors, private massage rooms, etc.).

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