🛂 Student visa — Japan

Apply through Embassy of Japan in Iraq after the Japanese school obtains the COE. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Documents issued in this country normally need local authority or foreign-ministry authentication, then consular legalisation or verification where required, plus certified translation into the accepted language.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported that bank statements, sponsor documents and currency conversion can delay the file when the format is not exactly what the university or embassy expects.

Apply through Japanese mission serving the applicant’s legal residence after the school obtains the COE. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Document authentication may be difficult because of consular disruption or conflict. Students should ask the embassy and university in writing before paying for translations, travel or non-refundable tuition.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported extra delays and costs when they had to submit through another country or a regional visa centre.

Apply through Embassy of Japan in Jordan after the COE is issued. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Documents issued in this country normally need local authority or foreign-ministry authentication, then consular legalisation or verification where required, plus certified translation into the accepted language.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported that bank statements, sponsor documents and currency conversion can delay the file when the format is not exactly what the university or embassy expects.

Apply through Representative Office of Japan to Palestine or competent mission for residence after COE. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Documents issued in this country normally need local authority or foreign-ministry authentication, then consular legalisation or verification where required, plus certified translation into the accepted language.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported extra delays and costs when they had to submit through another country or a regional visa centre.

Apply through Embassy of Japan in Lebanon or competent residence mission after COE, with current instructions checked first. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Documents issued in this country normally need local authority or foreign-ministry authentication, then consular legalisation or verification where required, plus certified translation into the accepted language.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported confusion over which documents require apostille, consular authentication or certified translation. Academic documents should be checked before the visa stage.

Apply through Embassy of Japan in Egypt after the COE is issued. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Documents issued in this country normally need local authority or foreign-ministry authentication, then consular legalisation or verification where required, plus certified translation into the accepted language.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported confusion over which documents require apostille, consular authentication or certified translation. Academic documents should be checked before the visa stage.

Apply through Japanese missions currently accepting Sudan-related applications, such as Egypt or other regional posts, after COE. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Document authentication may be difficult because of consular disruption or conflict. Students should ask the embassy and university in writing before paying for translations, travel or non-refundable tuition.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported extra delays and costs when they had to submit through another country or a regional visa centre.

Apply through Embassy of Japan in Morocco after COE. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Documents issued in this country normally use apostille when authentication is required, followed by the translation format requested by the university, embassy or immigration authority.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported confusion over which documents require apostille, consular authentication or certified translation. Academic documents should be checked before the visa stage.

Apply through Embassy of Japan in Tunisia after COE. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Documents issued in this country normally use apostille when authentication is required, followed by the translation format requested by the university, embassy or immigration authority.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported confusion over which documents require apostille, consular authentication or certified translation. Academic documents should be checked before the visa stage.

Apply through Embassy of Japan in Algeria after COE. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Algeria enters the Apostille Convention on 9 July 2026. Documents prepared before that date may still follow the older legalisation route, so students should verify the transition with the receiving authority.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported confusion over which documents require apostille, consular authentication or certified translation. Academic documents should be checked before the visa stage.

Apply through competent Japanese mission for the applicant’s legal residence after COE. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Document authentication may be difficult because of consular disruption or conflict. Students should ask the embassy and university in writing before paying for translations, travel or non-refundable tuition.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported extra delays and costs when they had to submit through another country or a regional visa centre.

Apply through competent Japanese mission outside Yemen or by legal residence after COE. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Document authentication may be difficult because of consular disruption or conflict. Students should ask the embassy and university in writing before paying for translations, travel or non-refundable tuition.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported extra delays and costs when they had to submit through another country or a regional visa centre.

Apply through Embassy of Japan in Riyadh or Consulate General in Jeddah after COE. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Documents issued in this country normally use apostille when authentication is required, followed by the translation format requested by the university, embassy or immigration authority.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported that bank statements, sponsor documents and currency conversion can delay the file when the format is not exactly what the university or embassy expects.

Apply through Embassy of Japan in Abu Dhabi or Consulate General in Dubai after COE. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Documents issued in this country normally need local authority or foreign-ministry authentication, then consular legalisation or verification where required, plus certified translation into the accepted language.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported that bank statements, sponsor documents and currency conversion can delay the file when the format is not exactly what the university or embassy expects.

Apply through Embassy of Japan in Qatar after COE. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Documents issued in this country normally need local authority or foreign-ministry authentication, then consular legalisation or verification where required, plus certified translation into the accepted language.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported that bank statements, sponsor documents and currency conversion can delay the file when the format is not exactly what the university or embassy expects.

Apply through Embassy of Japan in Kuwait after COE. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Documents issued in this country normally need local authority or foreign-ministry authentication, then consular legalisation or verification where required, plus certified translation into the accepted language.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported that bank statements, sponsor documents and currency conversion can delay the file when the format is not exactly what the university or embassy expects.

Apply through Embassy of Japan in Bahrain after COE. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Documents issued in this country normally use apostille when authentication is required, followed by the translation format requested by the university, embassy or immigration authority.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported that bank statements, sponsor documents and currency conversion can delay the file when the format is not exactly what the university or embassy expects.

Apply through Embassy of Japan in Oman after COE. The competent office is normally based on legal residence, not only nationality.

Documents issued in this country normally use apostille when authentication is required, followed by the translation format requested by the university, embassy or immigration authority.

The Student status does not automatically allow work. Students usually need permission for part-time work; the usual limit is 28 hours per week and 8 hours per day during long vacations.

Students reported that bank statements, sponsor documents and currency conversion can delay the file when the format is not exactly what the university or embassy expects.

The COE. Without a Certificate of Eligibility issued in Japan through the school, the embassy-stage visa cannot normally move forward.

No. It helps the process, but the Japanese mission may still refuse or ask for extra documents.

Only if the school requires it and you understand whether originals will be returned. Students reported that some institutions keep submitted originals permanently.