Study Visa Documents Checklist in Japan

1. Student Visa Application Form, which you can download from
2. Your valid passport along with photocopies of it
3. Passport-size pictures
4. The Certificate of Eligibility
5. Letter of Admission into the Japanese educational institution, indicating the duration and details of the course
6. Previous academic and/or professional qualifications, as applicable (diploma, transcripts, etc.)
7. Proof you can meet the financial requirements for the duration of your stay in Japan. The financial requirements for a Japanese Student Visa are about 2 Million Yen for one year. You can show that you meet the necessary financial requirements through:
   a. Bank or income statements
   b. Proof of a Scholarship
   c. Proof you receive Financial Aid
   d. Letter of Sponsorship, if someone is sponsoring you, along with your sponsor’s proof of income and bank statements
8. If required:
   a. Letter of Invitation and Letter of Guarantee issued from your educational institution
   b. A Motivational or Cover Letter, written by you stating the reason for your travel

Work Visa Documents Checklist in Japan

1. Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
2. Visa application form that is completely filled.
3. Recent Photographs (4cm * 3cm)
4. A copy of your passport with an expiry date.
5. Job Offer from a Japan-based company.
6. Provide a return mail envelope with a JPY 392 stamp.
7. CV and Original degree certificate.

Tourist / Visitor Visa Documents Checklist in Japan

1. Japan Visa Application Form
2. Your passport
3. Passport-size picture
4. Flight itinerary
5. Daily itinerary
6. Proof of accommodation
7. Proof of financial solvency
8. Letter of invitation
9. Proof of travel purpose
10. Certificate of Eligibility (COE), if applicable