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.
How do I apply for a visa?
A visa is simply a stamp in your passport allowing you to enter a specific country. If you plan to study longer than one term, you…
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.…
Will I need to show financial support in order to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility?
Yes. KCP recommends that students, or a financial supporter, have at least $15,000 in bank accounts in order to obtain the long-term visa. This can…
Can I apply for a visa myself?
No. In most cases you will not be able to apply for a long-term student visa yourself. KCP will need to initiate the process on…
What is the visa processing fee?
If you stay for more than one semester, you need a long-term visa, and we assist you in obtaining it. For that, we charge a…
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…
