The Visa Coordinator will contact you about one month before you are starting TUJ to start the process.
For inquires, please contact [click-for-email]
Scenario 1
Residence card is valid more than 3 months after TUJ starts
| 1 | Passport Copy |
| 2 | Student Visa and Landing Permission Copies |
| 3 | Copy of both sides of your residence card |
| 4 | Proof of Financial Viability (¥1,500,000 (or equivalent foreign currency)) |
| 5 | Letter of Sponsorship (if applicable) |
| 6 | Academic Record and Completion of Previous Institution |
| 7 | Notification of the Accepting Organization |
Scenario 2
Residence card is valid less than 3 months after TUJ starts
| 1 | Passport Copy |
| 2 | Student Visa and Landing Permission Copies |
| 3 | Copy of both sides of your residence card |
| 4 | Proof of Financial Viability (¥3,000,000 (or equivalent foreign currency)) |
| 5 | Letter of Sponsorship (if applicable) |
| 6 | Academic Record and Completion of Previous Institution |
| 7 | Application Form for Extension of Period of Stay |
| 8 | Work Permit Application, if applicable |
Required Documents
1. Passport Copy
Page with signature, photo and personal information.
4. Proof of Financial Viability
Students who are on a college student visa must prove that sufficient funds are or will be available from a reliable financial source to pay for all school and living expenses during their stay in Japan. TUJ estimates this cost to be around ¥1,500,000 or ¥3,000,000 (or equivalent foreign currency),the amount to be proven depends on your current visa expiration date.
Financial viability can be proven by submitting copies of any combination of the following documents. All documents must be translated into either Japanese or English. It must be dated within three months of the new student orientation of the semester you plan to enter.
- Bank statements
- Financial Aid award letter
- Scholarship award letters
- Retirement account statements (must have documentation regarding cash/loan availability)
- Loan approvals
- GI Bill Certificate of Eligibility
Students can submit documents in their own name or, if you do not have the full amount, a financial guarantor, such as a parent or relative can submit documents on your behalf to meet the requirement. The guarantor must submit documents in his or her name that reflect their current financial situation and also complete the Letter of Sponsorship below. GI Bill 100% coverage recipients do not need to submit a Letter of Sponsorship.
5. Academic Record and Completion of Previous Institution
Submit the original documents issued from your previous institution
1. Official transcript (including attendance record if you are from language school)
2. school completion certificate, graduation confirmation letter or letter of withdrawal
7. Application Form for Extension of Period of Stay
Prepare an ID photo and fill in the required information. This will be completed with the visa coordinator.
Application Form for Extension of Period of Stay (xls: 98KB)