| Q: |
Before departing to Japan, what documents should be prepared? |
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Passport (advisable to prepare photocopy)
Seal (opening of bank accounts purpose, do not use the continuous ink stamps, pay attention!!)
Photos (4.5cmX3.5cm ) |
| Q: |
How to apply for Foreigner Registration Cards, which is equivalent to our identity card? |
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Within 90 days following entry into Japan, bring along own passport with 2 photographs (4.5cmX3.5cm), proceed to apply from public (Government) office near your living place either in a city, towns or villages. You must have a valid address in order to apply. |
| Q: |
What is Foreigner Registration Certificate? |
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Foreigner Registration certificate consists of personal details. Foreigner Registration certificate recorded details personal information. Normally, application for Foreigner Registration Card takes about a month to process. During which, Foreigner Registration Certificate is the proof that your Foreigner Registration Card is in process. You may start to apply for Foreigner Registration Certificate one day after you submitted application for Foreigner Registration Card. You probably need to apply two or three Foreigner Registration certificate. |
| Q: |
Is there any student discount ticket/pass in Japan? |
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 Student is allowed to purchase ‘seasonal pass’, however, different subway and bus companies may have different procedures. Firstly, obtain student ID/pass from your school, then apply seasonal pass from various transport companies office. Certain transport operators do provide student tickets, with student ID you are qualify to purchase. In addition the use of JR over 101Km, you can apply for student travelling discount pass, that give 20% discount for each purchase (except graduate students and associate student). |
| Q: |
How to open a bank account in Japan? What documents required? |
| A: |
Student that obtained Foreigner Registration Card or certificate may apply. You may require to produce student ID and a personal seal. |
| Q: |
How to apply for mobile phone? |
| A: |
Student that obtained Foreigner Registration Card or certificate may apply. However, to entitle to student package you would require to produce student ID (if not issued, alternative is to produce proof of student admission certificate) |
| Q: |
How do I join the National Health Insurance? |
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Foreign student that has been studying for more than one year in Japan must take up the national health insurance. Apply thru the same office where you apply for the Foreigner Registration Card. |
| Q: |
Can student work, is it legitimate? How to get the chance to work? |
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It is legitimate provided you had applied and got clearance from the Immigration Bureau for the necessary "outside activity eligibility". Base on the different visa, there is certain restriction on legal working hours you may need to observe.
 Documents required information:
- Outside Activities eligible form
- Passport
- Foreigner registration card
- Agent application (ask the school to prepare)
No cost involves.
Need 2 weeks to 2 months of working days
Working hours restriction:
Foreign Students
(University Students/ College students) |
1 week not exceeding 28 hours, during winter and summer vacations 1 day not exceeding 8 hours |
| Associate research students/ external students |
1 week not exceeding 14 hours, during winter and summer vacations 1 day not exceeding 8 hours |
Students
(Japanese Language School) |
1 day not exceeding 4 hours |
Related information, please refer to the following Web site
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| Q: |
What agencies can help looking for an apartment? |
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 The best choice is to live in school dormitories, it is cheaper and safer. Else you may get your school to introduce to hostel or houses that has a contract with the school. If you intend to find your own place, you may face difficulties with the need to find a guarantor. Some house owners do impose restriction of not renting to or are unwilling to let to foreigners. You can try getting help through the following units.
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| Q: |
Any scholarship I can apply? |
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Each school offered scholarships differently, usually after school open there will be briefing on the subject, normally scholarship handbook will be handed out |
| Q: |
Is re-entry permit required for re-entering Japan after a trip back to home country? |
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Definitely. Before returning to your home country, you must apply for a re-entry permit. Else, the student visa will be invalid. If circumstances prohibit you to return to Japan to resume study before re-entry permit expired, you may apply for extension of re-entry permit thru Foundation of Interchange Association.
Documents required information:
- Re - entry permit application form (to obtain from the immigration authorities or thru internet download)
- Passport
- Foreigner registration card
Fees: Single entry (3000 yen).
Multiple entries (6000 yen)
Document collection : same day
Location:
Please confirm location and office hour of the Immigration Bureau near to your school.
The above information extracted : Immigration Bureau Website |
| Q: |
How to apply extension for residential status? |
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Must start to apply at least 2 months before "status of residence" expired. Preferably apply 3 months before the expiry date.
Documents required:
- Renewal for permission to remain passbook (to obtain from the immigration authorities or thru internet download)
- Passport
- Foreigner registration card
- school attendance certificate (to obtain from school)
Cost: ¥ 4000
Processing Time: 2 weeks to 3 months
Location:
Please confirm location and office hour of the Immigration Bureau near to your school.
The above information extracted: Immigration Bureau Website |
| Q: |
How do I change residential status? |
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Such as entering college after completion of language school. You need to change "status of residence."
Documents required:
- Changes in the status of residence permit application form (to obtain from the immigration authorities or thru internet download)
- Passport
- Foreigners registration card
Cost: ¥ 4000
Processing Time :1-3 months
Location:
Please confirm location and office hour of the Immigration Bureau near to your school.
The above information extracted: Immigration Bureau Website |
| Q: |
What is the approximate cost of living in a month? |
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Nagoya graduate, for example, rent is about 55,000 yuan, plus a fixed cost of utilities in general, meals cost half self-cooking, half eating out, approximate cost of living roughly ¥ 130,000 a month or so. |
| Q: |
What units can provide students practical information? |
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| Q: |
What are the test required in order to sit for University? |
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In order to sit for University, one must pass EJU test. At present, there are two most globally recognized test of Japanese test, ie:
- JLPT
Held by The Japan Foundation
Website: http://www.jlpt.jp/e/index.html
- EJU
Held by Japan Student Services Organization
Website: http://www.jasso.go.jp/eju/index_e.html
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