Student
🇯🇵 Japan visas · Study
What it is
For foreign nationals enrolled at Japanese universities, colleges, vocational schools, or language institutes. Part-time work up to 28 hours/week permitted with additional authorization. Typical holders: students at universities, junior colleges, colleges of technology, high schools, junior high and elementary schools.
Key facts
- Category
- Study
- Duration
- A period designated individually by the Minister of Justice, not exceeding 4 years and 3 months
- Processing time
- 3 months
- Maximum validity
- 51 months
- Extendable
- Yes
- Path to permanent residence
- Indirect route
- Dependants
- Yes
- Work allowance
- 28 hours per week
- Health insurance
- Required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (band 14,900-15,100; local amount per mission)
- JPY 15,100
- Application fee (band 29,900-30,100; local amount per mission)
- JPY 30,100
Key requirements
- Acceptance letter from a Japanese educational institution
- Proof of ability to cover tuition and living expenses
- Certificate of Eligibility obtained by the school
- Educational background documents
Working on this visa
Part-time work up to 28 hours/week permitted with separate work authorization.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 22 July 2026.