Once you have decided to stay at Tohoku University, please check which visa/status of residence you need to obtain by the following chart.
Visa and the Status of Residence Identification Chart
*This flowchart is intended as a general guide for determining the appropriate status of residence. The final decision is made by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan based on each individual application.
Required Procedures
Student/Professor/Cultural Activities
For the status of Student, Professor, and Cultural Activities, you must first apply for a Certificate of Eligibility. The following are examples of each status of residence.
Student
- International students whose period of stay is longer than 90 days
Professor
- Researchers who receive salary/remuneration from Tohoku University
- Researchers whose necessary expenses are paid by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Cultural Activities
- Researchers who do not receive salary/remuneration from Tohoku university for their research activities.
Dependent (Family stays)
- The spouse and children of an international student/researcher whose period of stay is longer than 90 days
> Obtain a Certificate of Eligibility
Short-Term Stay
Depending on the activities an individual is engaged in while in Japan, those who do not receive salary/compensation from Tohoku University and whose period of stay is within 90 days can apply for a Short-Term Stay visa.
(For a list of activities and the corresponding residence status, refer here)
You do not need to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility to apply for a Short-Term Stay visa.
Please refer to the following page for more information on how to apply for a Short-Term Stay visa.
