Student Visa to Japan | Requirements, Cost, How to Apply

The nation of Japanese is located in the region called Northeast Asia or East Asia, to the east of the Eurasian continent. It is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Okhotsk, the Sea of Japan, and the East China Sea. Japan has a very rich history when it comes to educational advancement. It Dates back to the sixth century when Chinese learning was introduced at the YAMATO court. Foreign civilizations have often provided new ideas for the development of Japan’s own culture.  Japan has relatively low tuition fees compared to other developed countries. As one of the top 7 world economies, Japan offers high-quality education without forcing students to incur excessive debt. Additionally, many universities in Japan offer scholarships and other financial aid options to international students. This article is intended to take international students through the procedure of acquiring a student Visa to Japan.

Eligibility:

Before applying for a student visa student will need to apply for a certificate of eligibility A Certificate of Eligibility, which is issued by a regional immigration authority under the jurisdiction of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, certifies that the foreign national conforms to the conditions for landing in Japan (which means the activity stated in the application is not false and it is one of the activities (except Temporary Visitor) stipulated in the Immigration Control Act). For details, check the website of the immigration services Agency of Japan (A proxy in Japan can make an application for COE) By presenting COE, the visa application at the Embassy or Consulate-General and the landing examination at the passport control will be processed smoothly. However, please note that a COE does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.