Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Obtain a Certificate of Admission from the new language school. To issue or amend a precollege visa, the Japanese Immigration Bureau requires proof that the language school has admitted you. To obtain a Certificate of Admission, fill out a Certificate of Eligibility form and send it to your new school.
Obtain a copy of your academic transcript and diploma from the highest institution you have graduated from. In many instances, this will require a copy of your high school diploma and academic transcript. The Japanese Immigration Bureau will accept photocopies of these documents.
Obtain proof of savings. The Japanese Immigration Bureau generally requires precollege students to have at least 1 million yen, or $12,000, for a half year of study or 1.5 million yen, or $18,000, for a full year of study at a language school. A bank statement indicating you have access to an account with this amount of money is usually sufficient. If another person, such as a parent, is providing your financial support, they may need to fill out a Letter of Paying Expenses and demonstrate the capability to pay this money by sending a bank statement.
Obtain a letter from a new legal guarantor, if necessary. A legal guarantor is a Japanese resident who assumes legal, financial and moral responsibility for you while you are in Japan. Often, a person working at the language school will act as your legal guarantor. If you are switching schools, determine whether you need to obtain a new legal guarantor. If so, they must fill out a Letter of Guarantee form.
Travel to a Japanese Immigration Bureau office with these documents and 4,000 yen in revenue stamps. A list of Immigration Bureau offices can be found on the Immigration Bureau of Japan website. Revenue stamps may be obtained from the Immigration Bureau.