Student visa (language school, college or university) — Japan

Study Japanese at a language school for 1–2 years, then continue to a vocational college or university. You can work up to 28 hours a week.

What you need

• Admission to a Japanese school, which applies for your Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
• Japanese study certificate (often JLPT N5 or about 150 hours)
• A financial sponsor with real, explainable income and savings
• Academic documents
• Nepal NOC

Step by step

• Study Japanese basics.
• Choose a school.
• School applies for your COE.
• Apply for the visa at the Embassy of Japan.
• Get NOC and fly.

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