How to Apply for Japanese Visa
   
  • Outline of Visa Application

    When you come to and stay in Japan as a foreign student or a foreign researcher, you have to get an appropriate visa before you enter Japan.

    　　* In case you need to apply for Family Visa for your family members, please contact Division of International Affairs.

    Following is the outline of the application procedure for Japanese visa:

    Matriculated
    Student    		 None-Matriculated
    Student    		 Researcher
    Types of Visa 　Study (College Student) 　Cultural Exchange
    Procedure 　(1) Get a Letter of Invitation from UT
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    　(2) Prepare funds for your life in Japan
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    　(3) Get a passport
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    　(4) Apply for the Certificate of Eligibility through UT
    　　　(Division of International Affairs on UT will support this process)
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    　(5) Apply for Japanese Visa at the Japanese consulate or embassy in your country
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    　(6) Receive Visa and Prepare for your Departure to Japan

    　　* Non-matriculated students include Exchange Students and Research Students.
    　　* Following description is about how foreign students apply for Japanese student visa.
    　　* Foreign researchers are advised to follow the instructions by their host professors in UT
  • Certificate of Eligibility (for Foreign Students)

  • About Certificate of Eligibility

    This certificate is to process the application paperwork for Japanese visa more smoothly. Getting this certificate is strongly advised to lessen your burden on the visa application.

    Actual visa application to Immigration Bureau will be supported by Division of International Affairs.
    　　・Recipients of Government Scholarship (Embassy Recommendation) directly apply for the visa at the Japanese consulate or
    　　　embassyy after they receive a letter of acceptance from UT.
    　　・Other foreign applicants should take following procedure:

    • (1) Preparation of Documents

      Documents and Copies Others
      Application form for the Certificate of Eligibility 1 Original Copy ・Download here
      Face Photo (4cm*3cm) 1 Original Copies ・Should be taken within 6 months
      ・No caps/hats, white background
      ・Should be endorsed by applicant and pasted on the form
      Return -mail Envelope 1 Original Copy ・Paste a Stamp (\380 value)
      Financial Certificates In case applicant takes full responsibility for his/her expense With Scholarship Certificate of Scholarship
      (1 Original Copy)
      w/o Scholarship Bank Statement
      (1 Original Copy)      		 ・Account holder's name should be same as applicant's
      In case applicant's parent/relatives outside of Japan take full responsibility for the applicant's expense Statement of Financial Responsibility
      (1 Original Copy)      		 ・Should be endorsed by parent/relatives living outside of Japan
      Employment Certificate
      (1 Original Copy)
      Financial Supporter's Income Certificate
      (1 Original Copy)
      Bank Statement or Certificate of Cash Transfer
      (1 Original Copy)
      In case applicant's parent/relatives living in Japan take full responsibility for the applicant's expense Statement of Financial Responsibility
      (1 Original Copy)      		 ・Should be endorsed by parent/relatives living in Japan
      Certificate of Tax Payment ・To certify the financial state of parent/relatives, one of the original documents listed in the left should be attached.
      Certificate of Taxation
      Certificate of Income and Withholding Tax
      Copy of Income-tax Return
      Bank Statement

      • For Exchange Students and Research Students:
        1. Other than above, Exchange Students and Research Students need to submit the List of Course WorK.
        2. Exchange Students and Research Students are required to take at least 7 courses per week.
        3. Please consult your advisor when you make the List of Course Work.

    • (2) Check the Documents and Mail them to the Division of International Affairs

      　　　　　Mailing Address to the DIA (Section of International Exchange):
      　　　　　　・Section of International Exchange, the Division of International Affairs, The University of Tokushima
      　　　　　　　1-1 Minami-jousanjima, Tokushima-shi, Tokushima, JAPAN, 770-8501

      (3) Receive Certificate of Eligibility from DIA

      (4) Apply for Japanese Visa at the Japanese Consulate or Embassy in your country.
  • Issuance of Japanese Visa and Entry to Japan

    After you receive Certificate of Eligibility, you apply for a Japanese visa at the Japanese consulate or embassy in your country.
    Please note that you need to have a passport when you apply for a Japanese visa.

    　　* Please apply for One-time Entry Visa, not for Multiple Entry Visa.

    When you enter Japan, you need to show:

    　　・ Valid Passport
    　　・     Certificate of Eligibility

    Please be sure to remember to bring these items with you.

    　　　* If you want to know information about life in Tokushima, please click here.