Required Documents for Student Visa:

1. School application form

2. Statement of Intent (Essay explaining why you want to study in Japan). Must explain in detail your purpose of study abroad as well as plans upon completion .

3. 4X Passport Photographs (size: 4cm X 3cm)
4. Photocopy of the passport Bio-page (and all pages copy showing previous trips to Japan.)

5. Diploma or a copy from the last school attended. (Original will be returned to the applicant after application review is done)
6. Photocopy of a transcript or grade report from the school last enrolled.

7. Certificate of enrolment for those currently attending school.

8. Certificate of employment. (Applicants with employment history must submit this document. On the company letter head, list the name of the company, phone no. date of issue, and name of the boss.)

9. Japanese proficiency certificate (JLPT or NAT certificate) and Japanese course certificate (stating at least 150 hours of study).
10. Job certificate if currently employed

11. Birth Certificate

Sponsor documents:

  1. Copy of photographic Identification (ID)
  2. Financial support document (predetermined format)
  3. Certificate of employment

(a) On the company letter head, list the name of the company, phone no. date of issue, and name of the boss.

(b)a copy of the company registration with the name of the company’s representative (boss) or a list of board of members. In case of private business, submit a copy of the business license and a certificate of employment.

4. Sponsor recent bank statement (the bank record must document a steady income over a long period of time and showing sufficient funds for course duration and living expenses).

5. Photocopy of the bankbook page showing the current balance. (This document must verify that the balance is not temporary)

6. Income certificate for 1 year

7. Tax certificate for 1 year

8. Official document to certify the kinship with the applicant.