Japan · Visas and documents
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · 13/11/2026
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/long/index.html Study
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/long/index.htmlhttps://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/longtermvisa.html Work
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/long/index.htmlhttps://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/longtermvisa.html Join family
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/long/visa9.html A preparation roadmap by purpose, with documents, steps and direct links to the responsible authorities.
Guides to the main routes, not a list of every existing visa. Nationality, residence, age, family and consulate can change the required evidence.
Study · Student
The school normally participates in the COE process. The certificate supports the visa but guarantees neither approval nor entry.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Category application, completed and signed where required; Photograph meeting the specifications; Admission or enrolment at an eligible institution and course.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Financial evidence accepted for this category; Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognition; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested.
Route forms and references: Certificate of Eligibility · COE.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Confirm admission, enrolment, payments and institution-issued documents. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Work · Working visa
The activity must match an authorised residence status. The sponsor in Japan normally arranges the COE before the visa.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Category application, completed and signed where required; Photograph meeting the specifications.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Contract or job offer accepted for the category; Diplomas, transcripts and qualification recognition; Evidence of experience and professional licensing; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested.
Route forms and references: Certificate of Eligibility · COE.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Join family · Dependent
Dependent is a distinct category. Check eligible family relationships and sponsor statuses, including evidence for the COE.
Documents to organise: Valid passport or travel document; Category application, completed and signed where required; Photograph meeting the specifications.
Depending on your case and the official checklist: Certificates and evidence of family or partner relationship; Family member’s identity and immigration status or nationality; Supporting family member’s income, maintenance and accommodation; Certified translations and legalisation/apostille where requested.
Route forms and references: Certificate of Eligibility · COE.
How to proceed: Choose the category and check the authority/consulate checklist for your place of residence. Use the official channel linked in the source and keep receipts. Attend interviews or biometrics when requested. After the decision, check entry conditions, local registration, residence and permitted activities.
Before paying or travelling
Check fees, minimum income, document validity and timing with the route source. Confirm translations and legalisation with the responsible consulate. Visa, entry, residence and permission to work are different steps; approval is not guaranteed.
Information for lawful migration. PassyGo does not issue visas or replace individual advice from a qualified professional.
Editorial information. Requirements depend on your circumstances and may change. Check the official source before applying.
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