早稲田大学 VISA STATUS | Waseda University

If your current status of residence is "Student"

If your current status of residence is other than "Student"

If you are in Japan under "Temporary Visitor" status of residence

In order to apply for a "Student" status of residence, you will need to apply for a "Certificate of Eligibility" (COE).

For international students who do not reside in Japan, Waseda University will apply for the COE on behalf of the student. (only when the student is applying for a "Student" status)

The application procedure is as follows:
For information on the necessary documents and where to send the documents, please make sure to check the information from the office of the school/graduate school you are scheduled to enroll at.


	[Attention!] The Certificate of Admission is issued only to those who have made the second deposit. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time when making the application, since it takes 2 to 3 months to issue a COE. A COE is valid for 3 months. Be sure to acquire a visa and enter Japan within 3 months after the issuance of COE.

(For those who plan to enter Waseda University as a MEXT student)

Japanese Embassies are responsible for the procedures related to status of residence for entering Japan. For details, please contact the Japanese Embassy in your home country.

[Attention!]

(For those who plan to enter Waseda University as a MEXT student)