Student Visa (Ryugaku)

Student VisaPath to PR

For international students enrolled in Japanese universities, language schools, or vocational institutions. Part-time work of up to 28 hours per week is permitted.

Duration

Duration of study (typically 1-4 years), renewable

Processing Time

1-3 months

Cost

JPY 6,000-30,000 depending on institution type + JPY 3,000 visa fee

Requirements

Acceptance letter from a Japanese educational institution
Proof of financial capacity (bank statements showing sufficient funds)
Academic transcripts and qualifications
Certificate of Eligibility obtained by sponsoring institution
Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N2+ for Japanese-taught programs; English proficiency for English-taught programs)

Path to Permanent Residence

Can switch to work visa upon graduation. Time as student counts partially toward PR residence requirement.