Application Periods
- April Intake: Aug. 1 – Sep. 15
- July Intake: Dec. 1 – Jan. 15
- October Intake: Feb. 1 – Mar. 15
- January Intake: Jun. 1 – Jul. 15
Flow of Obtaining a Student Visa
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About Student Visa Application
Applications for The YAMASA Institute are accepted online. If you wish to study at YAMASA, please understand the following points and prepare the necessary documents in advance.
- The application is divided into multiple parts. Each part requires PDF attachments.
- PDF attachments must generally be in English or Japanese.
- Required documents may vary depending on the applicant’s status.
- Validity of Documents: Documents issued by public institutions or banks must be issued within 6 months of the application date (if applying from outside Japan) or within 3 months (if applying from within Japan).
- Additional documents may be requested beyond those listed below.
Document & Information Checklist
In the checklist below, ★ indicates mandatory documents, and ● indicates documents required depending on the applicant’s status.
Part 1: Basic Information
A clear ID photo taken within the last 3 months is required.
Please check the rules on the website: Specifications for Photos | Immigration Services Agency
Please upload a copy of your passport. If you are in the process of renewing or issuing a passport, you can upload it at a later date.
Part 2: Education, Career & Japanese Proficiency
If you hold a degree, please provide proof of the degree. Otherwise, provide your most recent graduation certificate.
Documents proving your Japanese study history (e.g., certificates from Japanese language schools or online schools).
Certificates of passing JLPT, EJU, etc., if applicable.
Part 3: Relatives & Financial Sponsor
Important Information for Financial Sponsors:
If designating a financial sponsor other than yourself, the sponsor must be a relative by marriage within the third degree or a relative by blood within the sixth degree.
Required Funds: The minimum required bank balance is 3,500,000 JPY, which covers the total of tuition, accommodation, and living expenses for the two-year study period.
Proof of Funds: Proof is required that the necessary funds have been continuously held in the financial sponsor’s account over the past year. Please note that if there is a sudden, short-term increase in the deposit balance, the application may be rejected during the document screening process.
A balance certificate issued by a bank.
Transaction records issued by the bank or a copy of the bank book.
Certificate of employment or business license (for self-employed sponsors).
Proof of tax payment or income certificate.
*Tuberculosis Screening: From June 2025, nationals of the Philippines, Nepal, and Vietnam are required to submit a “Certificate of Non-tuberculosis” when applying for the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
If this applies to you, Part 6 will appear on your application form after the screening proceeds. Please upload the document there. For details, please see the link below:
[Important] Implementation of Pre-entry Tuberculosis Screening