Student visa
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21 Oct 2019
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Student Visa from Somalia to Japan
- The student visa is issued to foreigners who have intentions to study in Japan.
- Prospective students must be 18 years old or more, and have completed high school or above with a minimum of 12 years in school in order to get a student visa to Japan.
- An application form where you fill in data about yourself and the course. (Make sure to always write your name as it is written in your passport).
- your personal history form where you fill in your educational and occupational history is required. Fill in as much as possible. Any blank periods will need to be explained. In this form or a separate form, you will also have to fill in some details about your family members.
- Diploma and transcript from the last school you have graduated from translated to English or Japanese.
- A copy of your passport the photo page.
- Passport photos. some schools usually want 8 photos. However, nowadays a few schools can accept digital photos.
- Some schools ask for your medical history or tuberculosis check-up but many schools don’t.
- A letter of remittance where you state how much money you will have in Japan and whether it is your money or if you have a guarantor.
- A bank account balance certificate showing that you or your guarantor have the needed money (usually at least 1600000 Yen).
- Proof of employment for you or your sponsor.
- A written oath or pledge from you or your guarantor that you promise to pay the required costs.
- Note that the time of application is usually limited. Applicants are to always be on the lookout for the right application period.
