Extension of Period of Stay
Note 1: Those who have applied for extension of stay, etc. (https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/tokureikikan_00001.html have special permissions to stay. However, if two months have passed from the expiration date of your original period of stay, and your extension of stay has not been approved, then you will be considered to have remained in Japan illegally, and deportation proceedings will be initiated without exception. Applications are accepted from three months prior to the expiration of your period of stay, so please apply as soon as possible.
Note 2: If you take a leave of absence from school, your status of residence (visa) will expire even if you still have more than three months left to stay in Japan. Please note that if you wish to stay in Japan during your leave of absence, you must change your status of residence to something other than "College Student" or you will be considered to be staying in Japan illegally. If you wish to return to school, you will need to obtain a new Certificate of Eligibility before entering Japan (or apply for a change of status of residence to a college student visa).
If you wish to renew your period of stay, the procedure is as follows
| Step 1 | Prepare the "Application Form for Extension of Period of Stay" (pages 1-3 for applicants) |
|---|---|
| Step 2 | Prepare the above application form and other necessary documents, and make a request to the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences Student Affairs Team to prepare the "Application Form for Extension of Period of Stay" (pages 1-2 for preparation by your institution). |
| Step 3 | Apply for extension of period of stay at the Immigration Services Agency or with Visa Consulting Services. |
| Step 4 | If you receive contact from the Immigration Services Agency, go and pick it up. |
| Step 5 | Submit a copy to the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences Student Affairs team. |
Step 1:
The application form for extension of period of stay can be downloaded here. Fill out the three sheets "pages 1-3 for applicants". You can apply for extension of stay from three months prior to the expiration of your period of stay.
Step 2:
The university will issue the "Application Form for Extension of Period of Stay" (pages 1-2 for preparation by your institution). The following three documents are required to apply for issuance.
- Application Form for Extension of Period of Stay (pages 1-3 for applicants)
- Copy of your passport
- Copy of your residence card (front and back)
Submissions should be made to the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences Student Affairs Team. The "Application Form for Extension of Period of Stay" (pages 1-2 for preparation by your institution) takes approximately one week to be issued. Please note that incomplete application documents will not be accepted, so if you have any questions about how to pay expenses or fill out application forms, please check with Visa Consulting Services. Consultations are free of charge. There is a fee for application in proxy. Inquiries by e-mail or phone are accepted even outside business hours.
IMS Legal Professional Corporation
Phone: 03-5402-6191
Email. todai-visa-support@attorney-office.com
Visa Consulting Services
https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/adm/inbound/en/life-visa-vc.htmll
Step 3:
You can go to the Immigration Services Agency to complete the procedures yourself, or you can request Visa Consulting Services.
Please refer to the following website of the Immigration Services Agency for the documents required for the procedure.
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/student.html
It takes about two weeks to three months to process your application at the Immigration Services Agency. Depending on the situation, you may be asked to provide other documents.
Step 4:
When you are contacted by the Immigration Services Agency , take your passport and the notice with you to receive it.
Step 5:
Please submit a copy of both sides of your residence card to the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences Student Affairs Team.
Reference
(Immigration Services Agency)
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/index.html
(Visa Consulting Service)
https://attorney-office.com/
If the period of stay is six months or longer, an application for extension of stay may be filed approximately three months prior to the expiration of the period of stay. If an application for extension of the period of stay is filed before the expiration date of the period of stay and a decision is not issued before the expiration date, the foreigner may, in principle, continue to reside in Japan with the status of residence until either the decision is issued, or two months have elapsed since the expiration date, whichever is earlier.
This means that if you have completed your application for extension of the period of stay before the expiration date of your status of residence, you will not be considered to be staying illegally for two months after the expiration date.