In the case of pre-student visa

6 months before

  Applicants fill in the application form and send it to NJA.

  NJA checks the forms, and sends the other application documents to   applicants.

  Applicants submit the requested documents to NJA. You can check the   points at the following part.

  Applicants take part in the paperwork and interview if it is necessary. The   purpose of Japanese study, and the economical ability will be the check   point.

  NJA examines the application documents, and submits documents of   immigration to the Tokyo Immigration Bureau.

  Applicants pay the application fee.

One and a half months before

  The result of pre-screening of certificate admitting aliens by Tokyo   Immigration Bureau is informed to NJA.

  Applicants pay the registration/tuition fees to get the “CESR”. The   applicants who apply for the dormitory is expected to pay 3-months   dormitory fee together.

One month before

  Applicants apply for visa at Japanese Consulate in applicant’s country.

One week before

  Applicants prepare for the other necessary items for the living in Japan   with the advice and information by NJA.

Entrance

  Arrive in Japan

  NJA provides you the information about Alien registration,   Accommodation, National Health insurance, part-time work ect.

In the case of a visit visa

One month before

  Applicants fill in the application forms and submit it to NJA.

  NJA sends you an invoice. Applicants transfer money to NJA.

  NJA issues “Entrance Permit” to applicants.

  Applicants apply to Japanese Embassies or Consulates in their countries   for visit visa.

Entrance

  After obtaining visit visa, applicants can come to Japan and enter NJA.