If you will be in Japan for longer than 90 days, you will need a Student Visa. US Citizens are exempt from visa fees. You must apply for this visa in person or via mail.
Location of Consulate (for Arkansas Residents)
Address: 1801 West End Avenue Suite 900, Nashville TN 37203
Visa Requirements
APPLICATION FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY
- Applicant's valid passport, properly signed by bearer
- Visa Application Form to Enter Japan, completely filled out and signed by the applicant
- One photograph (2"x 2") attached to application form
- Original "Certificate of Eligibility" from the Ministry of Justice in Japan and one photocopy (For instructions for obtaining the Certificate of Eligibility, have your Sponsor in Japan refer to this website)
APPLICATION FILED WITHOUT CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY
- Applicant's valid passport, properly signed by the bearer
- Visa Application Form to Enter Japan, completely filled out and signed by the applicant
- One photograph (2" x 2") attached to the application form
- A copy of the acceptance letter from the receiving educational institution
- Documents certifying that the applicant can defray all expenses incurred during his/her stay in Japan (e.g. bank statement, documents certifying the scholarship/grants that the applicant has been awarded)
- One clear photocopy of all the documents you are submitting
***If you choose to submit your application via mail (or have your passport returned to you via mail), you must also submit a Release of Liability Form and a self-addressed return envelope with a prepaid overnight airbill, or Express Mail stamp.
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