Japan forms

Every Japan visa form with a direct government download link.

2 programmes covering the most-used Japan visa routes. Every link below points at the official government download page — your form is always the current version.

Japan — Certificate of Eligibility + Work Visa (Engineer / Specialist in Humanities)

Official application portal ↗See visa rules

Engineer / Specialist visa covers most skilled-worker categories — IT engineers, designers, translators, business consultants. 1, 3, or 5-year stays. Family visa (Dependent) available for spouse + children. Permanent Residence after 10 years (1 for HSP).

  • COE application

    Application for Certificate of Eligibility

    Official source — jp

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    COE application

    Application for Certificate of Eligibility

    Before applying

    Filed by the Japanese employer or sponsor at the regional Immigration Bureau. COE itself is free; the slow step (1-3 months).

    Filed by employerDownload from jp ↗

  • Visa application form

    Visa application at Japanese embassy/consulate

    Official source — jp

    Preview may be blank if the official site blocks framing — the download below is always live.

    Visa application form

    Visa application at Japanese embassy/consulate

    Submit with application

    Filed at the Japanese embassy in your country of residence ONCE the COE has been issued. ¥6,000 multi-entry visa stamp fee.

    Filed by applicantDownload from jp ↗

Japan — Student Visa (留学 Ryūgaku)

Official application portal ↗See visa rules

Permits 28 hours/week of part-time work with shikaku-gai application. Post-graduation: Designated Activities visa (1 year) to find graduate work.

  • COE application

    Application for Certificate of Eligibility (Student)

    Official source — jp

    Preview may be blank if the official site blocks framing — the download below is always live.

    COE application

    Application for Certificate of Eligibility (Student)

    Before applying

    Filed by the Japanese institution on the student's behalf. The school handles the COE filing; student provides supporting documents.

    Filed by employerDownload from jp ↗

  • Visa application form

    Student visa at Japanese embassy/consulate

    Official source — jp

    Preview may be blank if the official site blocks framing — the download below is always live.

    Visa application form

    Student visa at Japanese embassy/consulate

    Submit with application

    Filed at the Japanese embassy abroad once COE is issued.

    Filed by applicantDownload from jp ↗

See the actual visa rules + processing times for Japan on the Japan destination page.