Student Visa
Foreign students need to acquire status of residence and student visa to study at Japanese language school for long-term period.
Student visa
- Student can learn up to 2 years in Japanese language school.
- Student visa holders are allowed to have a part-time job (up to 28 hours a week).
- Since you come to Japan to study the Japanese language, you should attend classes daily and your attendance rate must be at least 80%.
- If you get more than one year student visa then you have to apply for the National Health Insurance so that only 30% of the medical cost will be charged when you get medical treatment.
Procedure process
| Enrollment Period (Study Period ※1) | April Enrollment (1 year or 2 years) | July Enrollment (1 year 3 months) | October Enrollment (1 year 6 months) | January Enrollment (1 year 3 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Period/Deadline ※2 | September to October of the previous year | January to February | April to May | July to August |
| Application to Immigration Services Bureau | Late November of the previous year | Mid-March | Mid-June | Late September of the previous year |
| Issuance of Certificate of Eligibility and Payment of Enrollment Fees | Late February | Late May | Late August | Late November of the previous year |
| Visa Application at Embassy of Japan/Consulates | Early March | Early June | Early September | Early December of the previous year |
| Arrival in Japan | Late March | Late June | Late September | Late December of the previous year |
※1 Course changes are not permitted after enrollment.
※2 Application deadlines vary depending on the applicant’s nationality and application status. Please contact us for details.