Certificate of Eligibility / 在留資格認定証明書

Science Tokyo could act as proxy for a “Certificate of Eligibility (COE)” at the Japanese Immigration Bureau upon request. The Yushima International Student Support Group (former International Student Support Unit) will inform new students of the necessary steps to obtain their student visa.

・COE app. (for Students Part 1-3)2024.10v2~

・COE app. Appendix (for Students)

COE app. form SAMPLE

在留資格認定証明書交付申請書記入例

NOTE: Science Tokyo will not apply on your behalf for a COE regarding visa status other than “Student.”

In addition, prospective students of the following nationalities will be required to submit a TB Clearance Certificate issued by a designated panel clinic when applying for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and the "Student" visa.
For details, visit the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's website provided below.
Philippines, Nepal, and Vietnam: Required now
Indonesia, Myanmar, and China: In preparation for the start
[Japan Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening] https://jpets.mhlw.go.jp/index.html

Japanese Embassy or Consulate in your home country
Steps for obtaining a “Student” visa
↓【6】Issue a “Student” visa	↑【5】Apply for a Student visa
★Applicant (Student)
↓【1】Send all necessary documents to apply for a COE	↑【4】Send a COE Via EMAIL
Science Tokyo (or other Proxy)
↓【2】Apply for a COE	↑【3】Issue a COE
Japanese Immigration Bureau

★For Your Information: Visit Japan Web
　https://vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/en/

　参考：入国手続オンラインサービス
　https://vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/