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Student Visa Application Support

$240

The Student Visa is one of the most reliable ways to start a new life in Japan: you study Japanese (or another field), can often work part-time, and prepare yourself for future work or long-term stay.

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Student Visa Application Support

1. What is the Student Visa and who is it for?

The Student Visa is a residence status that lets you:

  • Live in Japan medium–long term
     Usually from 6 months up to 2 years (for language schools), depending on the course you choose.
  • Study Japanese (or another field) seriously
     Go to school several days a week, learn step by step, and use Japanese in real life outside class.
  • Work part-time to support your stay
     With the proper permission, you can usually work up to 28 hours per week, so you can earn money while you study.
  • Prepare for your future in Japan
     Use your study time to plan your next step: job-hunting, vocational school, university, or a future work visa.

2. What You Get (Student Visa Application Support)

This service is for people who want to apply for a Student Visa via a Japanese language school or other school in Japan, and need help preparing a clean, complete application file.

What’s included:

  • School & visa document checklist
     A clear list of documents you need for school admission + visa, based on your nationality and the school’s requirements (application forms, passport copies, photos, education documents, bank statements, sponsor documents, etc.).
  • Application form guidance (school + CoE forms)
     Step-by-step support on filling in the school application forms and information needed for the Certificate of Eligibility (CoE). We explain what each section means and review your completed forms for mistakes or inconsistencies.
  • Study plan / motivation letter support
     Help drafting or refining your study plan / motivation letter (why you want to study in Japan, future goals, etc.) so it sounds realistic and matches your background.
  • Financial proof preparation
     Guidance on what kind of bank statements, balance certificates, income proof, and sponsor documents are normally required, and how to present them clearly for school and immigration.
  • Education & work history organisation
     Help making your education and work timeline clear (no confusing gaps, mismatched dates, or unclear school names).
  • Application file organisation
     Help arranging your documents in the right order and format (for the school and later for the embassy/consulate) so staff can easily review your case.
  • Submission instructions (school & visa)
     Clear instructions on:
    • How to submit documents to the school (directly or via an agent)
    • What happens when your Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) is issued
    • How to submit your CoE + documents to the Japanese embassy/consulate to get your actual visa sticker.
  • Follow-up document support
     If the school or immigration asks for extra documents or clarification, we help you understand the request and prepare a clear response.
  • Q&A helpdesk during your application period
     You can ask us questions while preparing your application. If you’re not sure about a requirement or what to write, you can message us instead of guessing.

Important:

  • We are not a school and not a lawyer/gyoseishoshi.
  • We do not guarantee admission or visa approval.

Final decisions are always made by the school, immigration, and the Japanese embassy/consulate.

3. How Long You Can Stay on a Student Visa

For Japanese language schools and many other schools:

  • The maximum total period for the “Student” status (for language school level) is usually up to 2 years.
  • For universities, vocational schools, etc., the period can be longer, matching the programme length.

Common patterns:

  • Language school courses:
    • 6 months
    • 1 year
    • 1.5 years
    • Up to 2 years total (depending on school and start term)
  • After language school, many students move to:
    • Vocational school (senmon gakkō)
    • University / graduate school
    • Or begin job-hunting and change to a work visa (if conditions are met).

Your actual period of stay is decided by immigration, based on:

  • The length of your course
  • The school’s application

Your history and situation

4. Main Perks of the Student Route

The Student Visa is a great option if you:

  • Need time to build your Japanese ability
  • Want to understand Japan properly before working here
  • Are thinking about long-term life but don’t have the Japanese or job offer yet

Key perks:

  • Live in Japan while studying
     You’re not just a tourist – you’re a resident student, with a residence card.
  • Learn Japanese seriously
     Daily classes, homework, speaking practice with classmates, plus real-life practice outside school.
  • Part-time work (with permission)
     After arriving and getting your residence card, you can apply for “Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted” (資格外活動許可).
     With this, you can usually work:
    • Up to 28 hours per week during term
    • More during long school holidays (within legal limits).
  • A realistic bridge to work in Japan
     While studying, you can:
    • Build your Japanese level
    • Learn how job-hunting works
    • Start networking and applying for jobs as you approach graduation
       Many people later switch from Student → Work visa.

Access to local support
 Schools often help with basic paperwork, and with JoynOne / JoynTokyo you also get extra support for life setup if you want it.

5. Criteria to Apply

Every school has its own details, but general Student Visa criteria for language schools usually include:

  • Education
    • Typically at least 12 years of education (high school graduate or equivalent).
    • Some cases with gaps or older applicants may still be accepted, but need more explanation/documents.
  • Purpose of study
    • A clear reason to study in Japan (e.g. Japanese for career, future university, personal development, etc.).
    • Immigration wants to see that you actually plan to study, not just use the visa to work.
  • Financial ability
    • Enough savings / support to pay:
      • Tuition (often 6 months–1 year in advance)
      • Living costs in Japan
    • Proof may include:
      • Bank balance certificates
      • Bank statements
      • Income/tax certificates of you or a sponsor (parent, relative, etc.)
      • Sponsorship letter.
  • Clean background
    • Good immigration history (no serious overstays or deportations).
    • No serious criminal record (police certificate may be requested in some countries).
  • Basic age & timeline expectations
    • Many language school students are from late teens to 30s, but older applicants can sometimes apply with strong reasons and documents.
    • You must be able to start on the school’s intake dates (e.g. April, July, October, January).

We help you understand what is realistic based on the schools and public immigration guidelines, and match your documents to their expectations.

6. Locations Available

Your Student Visa doesn’t lock you to one city, but:

  • You usually live close to your school, since you must attend regularly.
  • You are free to move within Japan as long as:
    • You update your address at city hall and immigration when you move
    • You continue to meet school attendance requirements.

You can choose schools in many cities across Japan:

  • Tokyo
  • Osaka
  • Kyoto
  • Fukuoka
  • Sapporo
  • Nagoya
  • Smaller cities, etc.

JoynOne’s strongest local support after you arrive is currently in Tokyo, but the visa itself allows you to live wherever your school is located (and move later with proper updates and school changes, if permitted).

7. Typical Other Costs You Need to Plan For

Our Student Visa Application Support fee only covers our support service. You should also budget for:

  • School application & admission fees
    • Application fee (often around ¥20,000–¥30,000)
    • Admission / enrolment / facility fees (varies by school).
  • Tuition fees
     Very rough range for language schools:
    • 6 months: around ¥350,000–¥450,000
    • 1 year: around ¥650,000–¥850,000
       (Exact amounts depend on the school and region.)
  • Textbooks & materials
    • Often around ¥10,000–¥30,000 per year.
  • Visa-related costs
    • CoE document shipping (if by courier)
    • Embassy/consulate visa fee (varies by nationality).
  • Flight tickets
    • To Japan (one-way or return, depending on your plan and any embassy requirements).
  • Accommodation costs
    • First month’s rent (share house, dorm, apartment, etc.)
    • Possible deposit, key money, move-in fees (especially for private apartments).
  • Living costs in Japan (especially for cities like Tokyo):
     Very rough monthly guide:
    • Rent
    • Food
    • Transport
    • Phone / WiFi
    • Daily expenses
       Many students aim for at least ¥120,000–¥180,000 per month as a basic target, but this depends heavily on lifestyle and housing.

We can help you estimate realistic budgets for your chosen city and school type.

8. Procedure to Apply (with JoynOne Support)

Here’s how it typically works if you use JoynOne Student Visa Application Support for a language school:

  1. Check basic suitability
     You tell us your age, education, budget, and goals.
     If studying in Japan looks realistic, we move forward.
  2. Purchase our Student Visa Application Support
     Once you’re ready to move forward, you pay for our support package, and we officially start working on your case.
  3. Choose a school (or school type)
     You either:
    • Already have a school in mind, or
    • Need general guidance on choosing between a few language schools (city, schedule, budget).
  4. Receive your personalised checklist
     We send a detailed list of documents needed for your chosen school and your country.
  5. Prepare and submit documents (to us first)
     You gather:
    • Application forms
    • Education certificates
    • Financial documents
    • Photos, passport copy, etc.
       You upload them to us for review and correction.
  6. We refine your application file
     We check for:
    • Missing documents
    • Confusing timelines
    • Inconsistent information
    • Weak study plan/motivation
       You fix and resubmit until your file looks clear and ready.
  7. School & CoE process
    • You (or we, depending on setup) submit the final documents to the school.
    • The school applies to immigration in Japan for your Certificate of Eligibility (CoE).
    • This process can take several weeks to a few months, depending on intake.
  8. Embassy visa application
    • Once your CoE is approved, the school sends it to you (PDF or original).
    • You prepare the required documents for your local Japanese embassy/consulate and apply for the Student Visa sticker.
    • Processing usually takes several days to a couple of weeks, depending on the embassy.

We stay available to guide you through each stage so you’re never wondering, “What do I do now?”

9. Typical Timeline – From Application to Result

Student Visa timelines are longer than Working Holiday and need early planning.

Very rough example for a language school intake:

  • 3–6 months before school start:
    • Decide to apply
    • Choose school/intake
    • Purchase support
    • Prepare and finalise documents with JoynOne
    • School submits to immigration for CoE.
  • 2–3 months before school start:
    • CoE is processed by immigration (often several weeks).
    • If approved, CoE is issued and sent to you.
  • 1–2 months before school start:
    • You apply at your Japanese embassy/consulate with CoE.
    • Visa sticker processing (several days to a couple of weeks).
    • Prepare flights, housing, and arrival plan.

Overall:

From “I’m serious about studying in Japan” to stepping on the plane,
 you should expect around 4–8 months, depending on intake dates and how fast you prepare.

We help you time your application correctly so you fit into the school’s schedule and immigration’s deadlines.

10. After Your Visa Is Successfully Approved

Once your Student Visa is approved, the next big step is actually moving to Japan and starting your new life as a student. That part can feel confusing: housing, city hall, phone, insurance, part-time work permission… all while you’re trying to start school.

This is where our relocation support through JoynTokyo at https://one.joyn.tokyo/ comes in.

JoynOne Relocation & Life Setup Support helps you with things like:

  • Housing Support
    We help you find foreigner-friendly accommodation (especially in Tokyo), explain the fees, and avoid common contract mistakes.
  • City Hall Registration
    Guidance on registering your address, getting your MyNumber, and completing the basic paperwork every new resident must do.
  • National Health Insurance
    Support joining Japan’s National Health Insurance so you are properly covered while you study and work part-time.
  • Phone, SIM / eSIM & WiFi
    Help setting up a Japanese SIM/eSIM and internet so you can use maps, LINE, school apps and stay connected from day one.
  • Banking & Everyday Payments
    Simple explanations of your options for Japanese bank accounts or alternatives, and how to handle rent, bills and daily payments.
  • Part-Time Work Basics
    Guidance on applying for “Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted” (資格外活動許可) so you can legally work part-time while studying.
  • Daily Life & Problem-Solving
    A friendly support point when you get letters you don’t understand, struggle with a procedure, or just need advice on how Japan “actually works”.
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Student Visa Application Support

The Student Visa is one of the most reliable ways to start a new life in Japan: you study Japanese (or another field), can often work part-time, and prepare yourself for future work or long-term stay.

Am I eligible?

I am eligible!

Get Your Visa Support
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