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🇯🇵 Japan

Student Visa

For international students at Japanese universities, language schools, vocational colleges, and other educational institutions. Requires acceptance from a certified institution and proof of financial support (typically ¥2-3 million for first year). Must demonstrate 150+ hours of prior Japanese study for language school applications. Allows part-time work up to 28 hours/week (40 hours during long breaks) with permission. Duration matches study period, up to 4 years 3 months. Can transition to work visa upon graduation with job offer.

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Processing Time

1-3 months for COE, 1 week for visa

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Cost

¥4,000 COE + visa fee

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Duration

Duration of study, up to 4 years 3 months

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Work Rights

28 hrs/week with permission (40 during breaks)

Path to Permanent Residence

No

Requirements

  • 1Acceptance from certified educational institution
  • 2Proof of financial support (¥2-3 million)
  • 3150+ hours Japanese study (for language schools)
  • 4Valid passport
  • 5Certificate of Eligibility from school

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