Application for Certificate of Eligibility
Status of Residence:
Student

Activities to receive education at a university, a college of technology, a high school (including the upper course of a secondary education school), or the upper course of a special needs school, a junior high school (including the upper course of a compulsory education school and the lower course of a secondary education school), or the lower course of a special needs school, an elementary school (including the lower course of a compulsory education school), or the lower course of a special needs school, a vocational school, a miscellaneous school, or an institution equivalent to these in terms of facilities and organization in Japan.
Examples of such individuals include students at universities, junior colleges, technical colleges, high schools, junior high schools, and elementary schools.

Period designated individually by the Minister of Justice (within a range not exceeding 4 years and 3 months)

• P0001:Photo 1 leaf Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
  • Please submit in jpg format (maximum size: 50Kb).
  • If the applicant is under 16 years of age, this document will NOT be required.
• For universities (including junior colleges and graduate schools), institutions equivalent to universities, and technical colleges
• P0504:List of documents to be submitted for “Certification: Appropriate Schools such as Universities” Reference
  • Optional if your institution submits the application.
  • In the case of an institution that has been notified that it is an appropriate school (Class I or Class II), this document will be required.
• P0513:List of documents to be submitted for “Certification : universities etc. other than appropriate schools” Reference
  • Optional if your institution submits the application.
  • In the case of an institution that has not received notification that it is an appropriate school, this document will be required.
• P0505:Passport identity information page (copy) and for passports with information in the addendum section, addendum page (copy)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0506:Resume (a copy of the application form (limited to one that includes the reason for study and personal history, etc.) is also acceptable)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If more than 5 years have passed since graduating from the last school, this document will be required.
• P0507:Materials explaining future career path(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If more than 5 years have passed since graduating from the last school, this document will be required.
• P0508:Documents proving research content(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant is accepted as a research student at a university, etc., without relying exclusively on auditing., this document will be required.
• P0509:Copy of course registration or document proving audited subjects and audited hours(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If it has been determined at the time of application that the university, etc. will accept the applicant as an auditing student, non-degree student, or research student solely by auditing, this document will be required.
• P0510:A document explaining the university's management structure(Prepared by Organization)
  • When receiving education by attending exclusively at night at a graduate school that holds classes at night at the university, this document will be required.
• P0511:Certificate regarding scholarship payment(Prepared by Applicant)
  • In the case of loan-type scholarships, a contract written in the international student's native language and Japanese is required.
  • When receiving a scholarship, this document will be required.
• P0512:Explanation and materials to eliminate the reason for the disposition of non-issuance of certification or suspension of residence permission(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant has received a disapproval of an application for a Certificate of Eligibility, a disapproval of an application for an extension of period of stay, or a disapproval of an application for a change of status of residence., this document will be required.
• P0514:Graduation certificate of last school(Prepared by Applicant)
  • In the case of an institution that has not received notification that it is an appropriate school, this document will be required.
• P0515:Materials related to Japanese language ability Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
  • In the case of an institution that has not received notification that it is an appropriate school, this document will be required.
  • If the applicant has graduated from a foreign university, junior college, or graduate school and submit his/her graduation certificate, etc., this document will NOT be required.
• P0516:Expenses support letter Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
  • In the case of an institution that has not received notification that it is an appropriate school, this document will be required.
• P0517:Deposit balance certificate (original)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • In the case of an institution that has not received notification that it is an appropriate school, this document will be required.
• P0518:Materials clarifying the history of fund formation over the past three years(Prepared by Applicant)
  • In the case of an institution that has not received notification that it is an appropriate school, this document will be required.
• P0519:Materials proving the relationship between the financial sponsor and the applicant(Prepared by Applicant)
  • In the case of an institution that has not received notification that it is an appropriate school, this document will be required.
  • If stay expenses of the applicant are paid by someone else, this document will be required.
• P0520:Documents proving the profession of the financial supporter(Prepared by Applicant)
  • In the case of an institution that has not received notification that it is an appropriate school, this document will be required.
  • If stay expenses of the applicant are paid by someone else, this document will be required.
• P0521:Documents proving the income of the financial supporter for the past three years(Prepared by Applicant)
  • In the case of an institution that has not received notification that it is an appropriate school, this document will be required.
  • If stay expenses of the applicant are paid by someone else, this document will be required.
• In the case of specialized training schools, miscellaneous schools, and institutions that are equivalent to miscellaneous schools in terms of equipment and organization (excluding those that receive Japanese language education exclusively)
• P0535:List of submitted documents for “Certification: Appropriate schools such as vocational schools (Class I)” Reference
  • Optional if your institution submits the application.
  • If the institution has been notified that it is an appropriate school (Class I), this document will be required.
• P0536:List of submitted documents for “Certification: Appropriate schools such as vocational schools (Class II)” Reference
  • Optional if your institution submits the application.
  • If the institution has been notified that it is an appropriate school (Class II), this document will be required.
• P0537:List of documents to be submitted for “Certification: vocational schools other than appropriate schools ” Reference
  • Optional if your institution submits the application.
  • In the case of an institution that has not received notification that it is an appropriate school, this document will be required.
• P0505:Passport identity information page (copy) and for passports with information in the addendum section, addendum page (copy)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0506:Resume (a copy of the application form (limited to one that includes the reason for study and personal history, etc.) is also acceptable)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If more than 5 years have passed since graduating from the last school, this document will be required.
• P0507:Materials explaining future career path(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If more than 5 years have passed since graduating from the last school, this document will be required.
• P0511:Certificate regarding scholarship payment(Prepared by Applicant)
  • In the case of loan-type scholarships, a contract written in the international student's native language and Japanese is required.
  • When receiving a scholarship, this document will be required.
• P0512:Explanation and materials to eliminate the reason for the disposition of non-issuance of certification or suspension of residence permission(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant has received a disapproval of an application for a Certificate of Eligibility, a disapproval of an application for an extension of period of stay, or a disapproval of an application for a change of status of residence., this document will be required.
• P0514:Graduation certificate of last school(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the institution has been notified that it is an appropriate school (Class I), this document will NOT be required.
• P0516:Expenses support letter Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the institution has been notified that it is an appropriate school (Class I), this document will NOT be required.
• P0519:Materials proving the relationship between the financial sponsor and the applicant(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the institution has been notified that it is an appropriate school (Class I), this document will NOT be required.
  • If stay expenses of the applicant are paid by someone else, this document will be required.
• P0517:Deposit balance certificate (original)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the institution has been notified that it is an appropriate school (Class I), this document will NOT be required.
• P0538:Materials clarifying the history of fund formation over the past year(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the institution has been notified that it is an appropriate school (Class I), this document will NOT be required.
• P0518:Materials clarifying the history of fund formation over the past three years(Prepared by Applicant)
  • In the case of an institution that has not received notification that it is an appropriate school, this document will be required.
• P0520:Documents proving the profession of the financial supporter(Prepared by Applicant)
  • In the case of an institution that has not received notification that it is an appropriate school, this document will be required.
  • If stay expenses of the applicant are paid by someone else, this document will be required.
• P0521:Documents proving the income of the financial supporter for the past three years(Prepared by Applicant)
  • In the case of an institution that has not received notification that it is an appropriate school, this document will be required.
  • If stay expenses of the applicant are paid by someone else, this document will be required.
• For Japanese language educational institutions and preparatory educational institutions
• P0546:List of documents to be submitted for “Certification: Appropriate Japanese Language Educational Institutions (Class I)” Reference
  • Optional if your institution submits the application.
  • If the institution has been notified that it is an appropriate school (Class I), this document will be required.
• P0547:List of submitted documents for “Certification: Appropriate Japanese Language Educational Institutions (Class II)” Reference
  • Optional if your institution submits the application.
  • If the institution has been notified that it is an appropriate school (Class II), this document will be required.
• P0548:List of documents to be submitted for “Certification: Japanese language educational institutions, etc. other than appropriate schools” Reference
  • Optional if your institution submits the application.
  • In the case of an institution that has not received notification that it is an appropriate school, this document will be required.
• P0505:Passport identity information page (copy) and for passports with information in the addendum section, addendum page (copy)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0506:Resume (a copy of the application form (limited to one that includes the reason for study and personal history, etc.) is also acceptable)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If more than 5 years have passed since graduating from the last school, this document will be required.
• P0507:Materials explaining future career path(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If more than 5 years have passed since graduating from the last school, this document will be required.
• P0511:Certificate regarding scholarship payment(Prepared by Applicant)
  • In the case of loan-type scholarships, a contract written in the international student's native language and Japanese is required.
  • When receiving a scholarship, this document will be required.
• P0512:Explanation and materials to eliminate the reason for the disposition of non-issuance of certification or suspension of residence permission(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant has received a disapproval of an application for a Certificate of Eligibility, a disapproval of an application for an extension of period of stay, or a disapproval of an application for a change of status of residence., this document will be required.
• P0514:Graduation certificate of last school(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the institution has been notified that it is an appropriate school (Class I), this document will NOT be required.
• P0515:Materials related to Japanese language ability Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the institution has been notified that it is an appropriate school (Class I), this document will NOT be required.
• P0516:Expenses support letter Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the institution has been notified that it is an appropriate school (Class I), this document will NOT be required.
• P0519:Materials proving the relationship between the financial sponsor and the applicant(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the institution has been notified that it is an appropriate school (Class I), this document will NOT be required.
  • If stay expenses of the applicant are paid by someone else, this document will be required.
• P0517:Deposit balance certificate (original)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the institution has been notified that it is an appropriate school (Class I), this document will NOT be required.
• P0538:Materials clarifying the history of fund formation over the past year(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the institution has been notified that it is an appropriate school (Class I), this document will NOT be required.
• P0518:Materials clarifying the history of fund formation over the past three years(Prepared by Applicant)
  • In the case of an institution that has not received notification that it is an appropriate school, this document will be required.
• P0520:Documents proving the profession of the financial supporter(Prepared by Applicant)
  • In the case of an institution that has not received notification that it is an appropriate school, this document will be required.
  • If stay expenses of the applicant are paid by someone else, this document will be required.
• P0521:Documents proving the income of the financial supporter for the past three years(Prepared by Applicant)
  • In the case of an institution that has not received notification that it is an appropriate school, this document will be required.
  • If stay expenses of the applicant are paid by someone else, this document will be required.
• For high schools, junior high schools, and elementary schools
• P0556:"Certification: High school, junior high school, elementary school" list of submitted documents
  • Optional if your institution submits the application.
• P0505:Passport identity information page (copy) and for passports with information in the addendum section, addendum page (copy)(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0557:resume(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When entering high school, this document will be required.
• P0558:Family register or certificate in place of it(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0514:Graduation certificate of last school(Prepared by Applicant)
• P0559:Documents certifying your Japanese language study history (Learned at a facility approved by the government of your home country. If online study is included, clearly indicate the number of hours of study.)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant is entering high school and has studied Japanese at an educational institution for one year or more, this document will be required.
• P0560:Materials related to student exchange plans and other similar international exchange plans(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the school has developed a student exchange plan or a similar international exchange plan, this document will be required.
• P0516:Expenses support letter Reference(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When the applicant is entering high school and the schoold has not established a student exchange plan or a similar international exchange plan, this document will be required.
• P0519:Materials proving the relationship between the financial sponsor and the applicant(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When the applicant is entering high school and the schoold has not established a student exchange plan or a similar international exchange plan, this document will be required.
• P0517:Deposit balance certificate (original)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When the applicant is entering high school and the schoold has not established a student exchange plan or a similar international exchange plan, this document will be required.
• P0538:Materials clarifying the history of fund formation over the past year(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When the applicant is entering high school and the schoold has not established a student exchange plan or a similar international exchange plan, this document will be required.
• P0520:Documents proving the profession of the financial supporter(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When the applicant is entering high school and the schoold has not established a student exchange plan or a similar international exchange plan, this document will be required.
• P0561:Documents proving the income of the financial supporter for the past year(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When the applicant is entering high school and the schoold has not established a student exchange plan or a similar international exchange plan, this document will be required.
• P0562:Materials explaining the circumstances that led to custody and the custody plan(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When entering junior high school or elementary school, this document will be required.
• P0563:Materials proving the relationship between the guardian and the applicant(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When entering junior high school or elementary school, this document will be required.
• P0564:Materials clarifying the outline of the accommodation facility(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When entering junior high school or elementary school, this document will be required.
• P0565:Certificate of employment of person in charge of lifestyle guidance(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When entering junior high school or elementary school, this document will be required.
• P0566:Materials regarding acceptance of scholarship students (about treatment, selection method, etc.)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • When entering a high school as a scholarship student, this document will be required.
• P0567:Parental consent form (any form that certifies that the parent has consented to the applicant studying abroad)(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant is a minor under the laws of the home country and has not established a student exchange plan, this document will be required.
• P0512:Explanation and materials to eliminate the reason for the disposition of non-issuance of certification or suspension of residence permission(Prepared by Applicant)
  • If the applicant has received a disapproval of an application for a Certificate of Eligibility, a disapproval of an application for an extension of period of stay, or a disapproval of an application for a change of status of residence., this document will be required.

• Have you never been punished for a crime outside of Japan?
• Have you ever left Japan due to deportation or departure order?