早稲田大学 VISA STATUS | Waseda University

If your current status of residence is "College Student"

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

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

In order to apply for a “College 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 “College 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 department 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. The COE expires in 3 months. Be sure to acquire your visa and leave for 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＞