What are the specific procedures for applying for a Japanese study visa?

When applying to study in Japan, in addition to the school application being very important, the visa application is also very important. If you get an offer but fail to get a visa, you will not be able to study in Japan. Come and learn how to apply for a student visa in Japan.

1. Japan study visa application process

1. Confirm the visa submission information: The official website of each consulate lists a list of necessary materials, as well as the agency of the consulate. . This requires everyone to not only prepare materials according to the requirements on the official website, but also contact the agency to ask if there are supplementary materials to ensure that nothing is missed.

2. Prepare the materials for visa submission: The materials will have some changes depending on the city where you are located and the consulate where you want to submit the visa.

You can refer to the consulate in your region, and then submit the information at the agency center designated by the consulate. Because we are in different cities, the embassies we need to submit visas to are also different. In most cities, visas can be submitted to the Japanese Embassy in China, but a small number of cities are under the jurisdiction of different consulates.

3. Pay visa fees: The fees of each agency are different. Please consult the local agency for details.

4. Submit visa materials: After we hand over the materials and fees to the agency, the agency will go to the embassy to submit the visa for us. We need to confirm the specific visa submission time with the agency.

5. Waiting for a telephone investigation: When applying for a visa, the review of materials is also very strict, and you may also receive a telephone investigation from the embassy. Therefore, within a few days after we submit the materials to the embassy, ??we must ensure that the mobile phone is open, respond calmly to the telephone investigation, and then wait for the visa to be issued.

2. Things to note when applying for a Japanese study visa

1. The focus of Japan’s review of applicants is still on the student’s own learning ability. The first requirement is Japanese language ability. If you choose to study in Japan, Japanese is the prerequisite and guarantee for integrating into Japanese study and life. You must have at least Level 5 Japanese language proficiency before going abroad.

2. Students’ academic qualifications and language scores: High school students mainly look at their college entrance examination scores. College entrance examination scores are an important reference standard for learning ability. If the applicant cannot take the college entrance examination or has poor scores in the college entrance examination, Japanese language proficiency will become a condition that must be reviewed when applying for a visa. If you come from a graduate school such as 211/985 or other excellent universities, you will also have great advantages.

3. You also need to pay attention to choosing a school with a higher visa application rate. There are many language schools in Japan, but the good schools often have high credibility with the Immigration Bureau and have high visa approval rates. Students who are applying for postgraduate studies in Japan don’t have to worry. The visa for postgraduate studies in Japan is basically 100%, which is much easier than language schools.

Then you need to first understand the definition of the Certificate of Eligibility for Residence. When the school agrees to accept you, the school will submit a complete set of materials to the Japanese Admissions Administration - in Japan it is only for school admissions It's not enough for you. You must have the approval of the Immigration Bureau.

When the Immigration Bureau receives your complete materials and passes the review, it will issue you a Certificate of Eligibility for Residence. At that time, we will need to use this in exchange for our visa to Japan.

3. Classification of Japanese visas

Japan visa refers to the document that non-Japanese residents must apply for when going to Japan. It is divided into business visas (short-term, Long-term), tourist visa (individual, group, family), residence visa, study abroad visa, specific skills visa, etc.

Japan’s study visa includes admission to Japanese universities, junior colleges, vocational schools and language schools. Because Japan has a return visa policy, only those with this residence status can apply for a study visa from the domestic embassy or consulate.

Unlike many countries where the immigration inspection is mainly the responsibility of the embassy or consulate, Japan’s immigration inspection is mainly the responsibility of the Immigration Bureau. Therefore, after you have the certificate of residence, applying for a visa is a matter of course. It is rarely a matter of course. Some students have failed to apply for a visa after obtaining the status of residence.

4. Visa application skills

1. Japanese language ability

Many students think that going to a Japanese language school is to learn Japanese. Level is not important. Studying in Japan requires basic Japanese language proficiency so that you can have a guarantee on your visa application.

2. Letter of reason for studying in Japan

The letter of reason for studying in Japan is the main way for the Japanese Immigration Bureau to understand students’ motivations for studying in Japan, so the writing of the reason for studying is also very important. The main thing is to highlight: why you chose to go there, what plans you have for studying abroad in Japan, where you want to go after graduation, etc.

3. Proof of Fund Deposit

As the Japanese government relaxes financial restrictions on Chinese students, in most cases it is no longer necessary to submit the fund formation process, and only 200,000 yuan is required. Proof of fund deposit is enough. However, there are a few points to note. It is best for the bank to issue the certificate to be a large bank, such as Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, etc. Do not issue it at a small local bank, cooperative, post office and other institutions to avoid being unrecognized.

Moreover, the freezing time is usually 3-6 months. Please be careful not to expire the freezing period when submitting, otherwise it will be invalid.

4. Other relevant certificates

When applying for other notarizations or certificates, everyone should also pay attention to the time issue. Generally, the Immigration Bureau only recognizes those issued in the past three months as valid. Certificates that are more than three months old are considered invalid, so it is best to issue certificates according to time needs, and avoid Saturdays and Sundays when issuing certificates to avoid unnecessary trouble.