Visa and Status of Residence Identification Chart
Source: https://sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/en/coe-residence-status-e/chart-e/ Parent: https://sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/en/
Once you have decided to stay at Tohoku University, please check which visa/status of residence you need to obtain by the following chart.
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Visa and the Status of Residence Identification Chart
*1 : Depending on the activities conducted in Japan, either a “Cultural Activities” or “Short Stay” residence status may be required for stays under 90 days without any compensation/salary. \ For a list of activities and the corresponding residence status, please refer to the Immigration Services Agency’s website: https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/qaq5.html?hl=en
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
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.