As a non-U.S. student, do I need a special visa to study with KCP?
KCP study is available for students whose countries have a visa exemption treaty with Japan that allows students to study in Japan for 90 days.…
Visa
While here I decided to stay for another term. I didn’t apply for a long-term visa, though. Can I extend my stay?
Some students manage this by traveling for a few days to a nearby Asian country and then re-entering Japan, which gives them a new 90-day…
I’m going for just one term but want to stay for more than 90 days. Is this possible?
No. It’s not. It’s illegal.
Do I need to apply for a student visa?
U.S. citizens planning to stay just one semester or less in Japan do not need a student visa. Since the U.S. has a visa exemption…
I want to attend two terms but they will not be consecutive. Can I get a visa for both terms?
No, you need a different strategy. For us to process a visa for you, you must commit to two consecutive terms studying on the visa.…
Should I provide Japanese translations with my documents?
In general, this is not required, as long as the documents are in English. The exception is visa applications. Please check with us for more…
