Due to strict immigration regulations and complex application process, we would like to redirect you to our
school partners. If you meet all their requirements, they will help you with your application. To proceed with
getting in touch with our school partners, please use the following link: https://gogonihon.com/en/school-partner-contact-form/
If you have dual citizenship and hold another passport, please try filling in our form again using those
passport details. We thank you for your interest and we wish you all the best with finding a way to study in
Japan.
If you are interested in learning Japanese online, please check our other service here: japaneseonline.gogonihon.com.
Nationality Notice
Due to the strict immigration regulations and the complexity of the application process, we regret that we
cannot assist students of your nationality as we do not have familiarity with the process for people from your
country.
If you do have dual citizenship and hold another passport, please enter those details and try again. We thank
you for your interest in our business and wish you luck in finding a way to come to Japan.
If you are interested in learning Japanese online, please check our other service here: japaneseonline.gogonihon.com.
Note that while we aim to provide the most up-to-date information, it’s always best to get the latest updates on entry requirements for Japan from your local Japanese embassy or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan. Or please contact us for the latest updates for language students.
What do you need to do if you’re coming to Japan on a student visa? Read on to learn more and how Go! Go! Nihon can help.
First things first
Before checking off any entry requirements to Japan, double-check first that you are actually able to leave your country and fly to Japan. Your country may have its own restrictions in terms of movement in and out of its borders during this time.
We recommend you check with your local embassy, as well as airlines.
COEs and documentation
Before you receive your Certificate of Eligibility (COE), you need to pay your tuition so make sure you do that on time.
Once your school confirms your payment and you receive your COE, you would normally take the COE to your nearest embassy so they can issue you with your student visa.
Depending on your embassy, there could be fewer appointment times available and longer wait times, so we recommend you confirm this as soon as possible.
In order to convert your COE to a student visa, you need:
School guarantor information – our team will share this with you if you apply through Go! Go! Nihon
If you have already converted your COE to a student visa, double-check with your embassy to see if you need to complete any extra steps. Remember, different countries may have different processes and some countries may require their citizens to produce additional certificates before allowing them to leave. If you are in this situation, please contact us and we can assist you with that.
Organise accommodation
Once you receive your visa, you can start booking flights to Japan, as well as accommodation. Contact your Go! Go! Nihon team member for help with finding a place to live – we partner with several accommodation partners that offer a range of options.
Read more about the types of accommodation you can find in Japan here.
You must confirm your accommodation before arriving in Japan as you will need the address for the official forms you fill out when you arrive.
We offer a pick-up only option that’s available from Haneda, Narita and Kansai Airports.
You can book for multiple people at once and it’s a service for anyone, not just Go! Go! Nihon students. There is a charge for this service and you can see all the prices, as well as make your booking, here:https://gogonihon.com/en/pick-up-reservation/
A note about entry date and visa length
The duration of your visa is based on when you enter Japan and not when your language course starts. Therefore, we advise students to plan their arrival in Japan accordingly so they do not miss the end of their course, nor overstay their visa.
For example, if you have an 18-month visa and your course begins in January, aim to arrive in Japan just before your course begins, rather than months beforehand. Please contact us if you’re unsure about when you should time your arrival.
Go! Go! Nihon is here to help
For full details and information, please visit Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
If you’re unsure of anything, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your coordinator so that you have everything you need to enter Japan smoothly.
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