Passport
You must have a valid passport to study in Japan. Plan to have your valid passport in hand by the program application deadline, as visa paperwork will be required at that time.
Passport Submission Deadlines
A student visa is required for study in Japan for a semester or academic year. The visa application process can take many weeks (see below), and you must have a valid passport to apply for your student visa. Therefore, you must submit a scan of your valid passport by the following deadlines:
- Spring 2023 - October 1, 2022
- Terms beyond Spring 2023 - You are advised to get your passport immediately (dates will updated periodically, check back frequently)
Student Visa
A student visa is required for study in Japan for a semester or academic year. Before you can apply for the student visa, you must apply for and obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) from the Japanese government. Specific instructions for the COE application are made available within the program application online approximately one month before the COE application will be due, and Education Abroad will guide you through the process.
Once you receive your COE, Education Abroad will provide detailed instructions on how to obtain your student visa; students apply for a visa independently at a consulate within their jurisdiction.