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University internship
Japan
Visa issuance is normally 5 working days after application acceptance when there is no issue and a Certificate of Eligibility is submitted; Certificate of Eligibility processing is separate and varies
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Individually designated for the approved programme; a summer job route is limited to a period not exceeding 3 months
Requirements
- Current student at a university outside Japan
- Internship forms part of the applicant's academic programme and contributes to the course or future employment
- Written agreement among the student, overseas university and Japanese host describing duties, supervision, period and compensation
- Activities remain educational and consistent with the approved internship rather than ordinary unrestricted employment
- Certificate of Eligibility and Designated Activities application where required for a paid or longer-term internship
- For a summer job, use an official university vacation period and remain within the maximum period specified for that route
Process overview
- 1
Confirm the correct status
Before applyingUse the linked Immigration Services Agency or Ministry of Foreign Affairs page and check the exact activity, nationality and institution or employer conditions.
- 2
Prepare the supporting basis
Preparation stageObtain the admission, graduation, school recommendation, employment contract, field-test, internship agreement or working-holiday evidence required for the route.
- 3
Complete the immigration application
Application stageFor a new long-term entry, a sponsor in Japan commonly applies for a Certificate of Eligibility before the applicant files for a visa at the responsible Japanese mission. In-country applicants use the relevant status-change or extension procedure.
- 4
Finish entry and residence steps
Visa issuance is normally 5 working days after application acceptance when there is no issue and a Certificate of Eligibility is submitted; Certificate of Eligibility processing is separate and variesAfter approval, complete visa issuance, entry, residence-card, address-registration and any activity-outside-status permission that applies.
Cost breakdown
- Single-entry visa issuance fee, approximately, if applicableOptional¥15,000
The correct immigration route depends on whether the internship is paid, its duration and how it forms part of the overseas university curriculum. Government fees, exemptions and local-currency collection can differ by nationality, application date and diplomatic mission; confirm the current amount before applying.
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