✅ 【For Extension Visa】How is process to extend period of stay

・What is an application for permission to extend the period of stay?

The application for permission to extend the period of stay is a necessary procedure for continuing to engage in activities in Japan under the status of residence "Student" that you currently have.

・When can you start to apply?

You can apply from 3 months prior to the expiration date of your period of stay. It usually takes one to two months to receive a new resident card after the application is completed, so please apply well in advance.

 

・Five steps to complete your application

1. Receive a request for input to SpeedVisa from the school

You will receive an email from the school requesting you to complete the application process.
Click on "Accept the invitation" to move to the input screen.

2. Fill in the required information

Fill in all the required fields in each section and upload your certificate file.

3. Submit information to the school

Once you have completed the information, you can tap the "Submit" button when the check marks in all sections turn green.

4. Apply to the Immigration office

In case the applicant (you) apply by yourself:

After submitting the documents and receiving them from the school staff, submit the documents to the Immigration office in your area.

Once you have entered your information and the school has verified it, a download link will be shared with you. Print it out and submit it to the immigration office along with the other required documents.
In general, the following documents are required.

No.	Documents
1	Application for extend Period of Stay (All 5 pages) (1~3P for the applicant and 1~2P for the organization to which the applicant belongs)
2	1 piece of Photo 3x4 cm (Taken within the last 3 months)
3	Your current resident card
4	Passport
5	certificate of student status
6	Transcript

Please check with your school for details on which immigration office you need to go to and what documents are required.

In case the school apply on your behalf:

The school will apply on your behalf. Please follow the instructions of your school representative.

5. Receive the result of the application

If the applicant (you) apply yourself:

You will receive a postcard from the Immigration Office at your address. Please follow the instructions on the postcard to receive the results at the Immigration Office.

If the school applies on your behalf:

The school will receive the results on your behalf.