Multiple Entry Student Visa

Mode: OtherEntry: multiple entryStay Duration: Course DurationValidity: 1 to 2 Years

Processing

10 Working days

Mode

Other

Entry

multiple entry

Stay Duration

Course Duration

Validity

1 to 2 Years

Overview

International students may enroll in courses at Japanese universities, colleges, or language schools for longer than ninety days with the Japan Student Visa. Before submitting an application, candidates must receive a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from their university. Additionally, with authorization, the visa permits limited part-time employment (up to 28 hours per week).

Why Travunited

•Professional advice on student visas for studying in Japan.

•To prevent application issues, finish the document checklist and verification.

•Accurate help with completing out forms and applying for visas.

•Advice regarding the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) procedure with establishments.

•Quick and dependable assistance to expedite the visa application procedure.

•Complete assistance from the application to the approval of the visa.

•Devoted customer service for all travel and studies visa inquiries.

Stats

•Record number of foreign students: Japan welcomed 336,708 foreign students in 2024, up 20.6% from the year before.

•Fast rise in 2025: By June 2025, there were roughly 435,200 foreign students, indicating a high demand for Japanese study visas.

•Government education target: Eight years ahead of schedule, Japan reached its national goal of enrolling 400,000 international students by 2033.

•Asia makes up the majority: Approximately 92.5% of foreign students studying in Japan are from Asian nations, indicating a high level of demand in the region.

•Record first-time enrollments: In 2025, Japan welcomed 180,000 new foreign students, the most ever.

•Growing study destination: Students pursuing degrees in engineering, technology, and Japanese language studies are drawn to Japan, which is one of the world's fastest-growing study destinations.

Documents Required

Per Traveller

Passports old and new

Required

Recent Photographs

Required

Academic certificates and transcripts

Required

Certificate of Eligibility (ceo)

Required

Bank Statements

Required

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Visa Guide

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Eligibility

•Admission to a university, college, or language school that is recognized as a Japanese educational institution.

•The Japanese Immigration Services Agency issued a Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

•A passport that is valid for the duration of the study time.

•Evidence of having enough money to pay for living expenses and school.

•Submitted a completed visa application to the Japanese consulate or embassy.

•The institution requires transcripts and academic credentials.

•Basic proficiency in either English or Japanese, depending on the requirements of the course.

•During the stay, there is a clear purpose to study and adhere to visa requirements.

Important Notes

•The Japanese educational institution must first provide applicants with a Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

•For courses lasting more than ninety days in Japan, a student visa is necessary.

•Students must apply at the Japanese consulate or embassy in their nation of residence.

•To pay for living expenses and tuition, proof of adequate cash is needed.

•With specific approval, students may work up to 28 hours a week as part-time employees.

•Students are required to register their residency at the local municipal office upon arriving.

•Penalties or the cancellation of a visa may result from overstaying or breaking the terms of the visa.

•Please ensure that all original documents are submitted to our office address. Kindly note that the embassy may request additional documents based on its requirements.

Rejection Reasons

•The application for a visa was filed incorrectly or incompletely.

•The institution's Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is either missing or invalid.

•Inadequate financial evidence to pay living expenses and tuition.

•Incorrect or unverified papers submitted with the application.

•Lack of a sincere desire to study in Japan.

•Prior visa overstays or immigration infractions in Japan or other nations.

•Failure to fulfill the course's linguistic or academic criteria.

•Concerns about security or background were found during the visa examination.

FAQs

1. Are college or university fees covered by the visa fee?

No. The aforementioned fees solely cover application facilitation and help with visa papers. Tuition for colleges and universities is paid separately and straight to the school.

2.Is it possible for foreign students to work and study in Japan?

With authorization from immigration officials, students may work up to 28 hours a week in a part-time capacity.

3.Does the visa require proof of finances?

Candidates must demonstrate that they have enough money to pay for both living expenses and tuition.

4.With a student visa, how long may I stay in Japan?

The length of the study program typically determines the duration of the visa, which may be extended if studies continue.