How long does it take to apply for a Japan study visa?

To study in Japan, you need to apply for a visa. So how long does it generally take to apply for a Japan study visa? Let me tell you next.

1. Visa processing time

1. After obtaining the status of residence, apply for a visa to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in China through an agency.

2. The visa review period of the Beijing Embassy is generally four days, and may be extended if special circumstances occur. In other words, if you apply at the Beijing embassy, ??you can usually get it within a week.

3. The application period of consulates in various places is longer than that of embassies. In Shenyang, the visa review period is ten days or even longer. Other places also take more than seven days, and if there are holidays in between, it will take longer.

4. If a Japanese school has started, but the visa has not yet been issued. The Japanese Embassy and Consulates in China will not speed up the process depending on whether your school is open or not. Generally speaking, the Japanese visa is not expedited and can only be delivered as soon as possible and save time on the preparation of materials.

2. Visa application materials

1. Visa application form (photo attached: 2-inch white background). Japan attaches great importance to the authenticity of application documents. The slightest falsification may lead to The application was unsuccessful, so please fill it out as truthfully as possible. This must be noted.

Please be reminded that the 4, 5*112, and 5px photo formats in the visa application form are regarded as standard formats in many cases in Japan, so you may consider printing a few more copies in China and bringing them to Japan. In Japan, ID photos are mostly taken by machines, and the price of each set ranges from 500 yen to 700 yen, which is much more expensive than in China.

2. Passport: If you don’t have a passport yet, you must go to the Public Security Bureau to apply for it. For students who already have a passport, you need to pay attention to the validity period of the passport and never let it go. If your passport expires during the period of residence, if there is a possibility of expiration, please go to the Public Security Bureau immediately to extend the passport period.

3. Copy of household registration book: Please make 5-8 copies of the home page and applicant page to meet your needs.

4. Temporary residence permit or certificate of residence (limited to those whose household registration is outside the jurisdiction of this Embassy)

5. Original and copy of the Certificate of Eligibility for Residence

6. Study Abroad Questionnaire

7. The employment certificate of the fund payer usually refers to your parents and family members. This is one of the measures used by Japan to assess your family's financial ability.

8. Graduation certificates from domestic institutions (original and photocopies are acceptable)

Of course, the above materials are only from the Japanese Embassy in China, and the specifics will depend on Please check which consulate in the city you are in to apply for. The above materials are for reference only.

3. Visa application procedures

1. The applicant applies for an admission permit to the Japanese language school where he plans to go through the guarantor;

2. The guarantor holds the admission certificate Permit, apply to the Immigration Bureau for the "pre-examination for student entry" procedure;

3. After review and approval, the Immigration Bureau will issue the guarantor a "Certificate of Pre-examination for Student Entry", and then It will be sent by the guarantor to the applicant;

4. The applicant shall apply for a passport from the exit and entry administration department of the public security organ with the "Certificate of Preliminary Examination for Student Entry" and other procedures;

5. Obtain the "Entry Visa Application Form", "Family Relationship Form" and "Oath" from the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in China;

6. Fill in the forms provided by the embassy or consulate, and write a A letter of reason for studying and a personal resume;

7. Send the above supporting materials to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in China for visa application, and you will get the visa soon.