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The authorized period of stay in Japan for a Student Visa is one or two years, starting from the day after landing permission is granted. Students staying longer than these periods must obtain an extension from the Osaka Immigration Office, Kobe Branch. Filing for an extension can be made starting two months prior to the expiration date.
The following documents must be submitted when applying:
- Application form
http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/tetuduki/kanri/shyorui/03.html
- Certificate of University Registration
- Certificate of Academic Records
(Issued at the International Student Section of each faculty. Research students may submit a certificate from their academic advisor specifying area of research.)
*Audit students may submit a copy of their study program specifying the details and hours of subjects taken.
- Passport (to be shown to the official in charge)
The period of stay applied for cannot exceed the term of passport validity
- Certificate of Alien Registration Card (to be shown to the official in charge)
- Renewal fee 4,000 yen
When an extension is granted, the necessary changes of the Alien Registration Card must be made at the city or ward office.
The following documents need to be submitted upon request at the Immigration Office.
Documents Proving Living Expenses in Japan
Japanese Government Scholarship students can obtain a Letter of Guarantee from the International Student Section of the faculty they belong to.
Self-Supporting students must submit documents proving financial support received from their home country or any other source in Japan.