If you stay for more than one semester, you need a long-term visa, and we assist you in obtaining it. For that, we charge a visa processing fee of $250. It is refunded if you are not able to get the visa, but this is rare. KCP has an excellent record of obtaining visas on behalf of students.

No. In most cases you will not be able to apply for a long-term student visa yourself. KCP will need to initiate the process on your behalf.

In order for a student to receive a student visa, a school needs to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility from the Immigration Bureau. If  the application is successful, the Immigration Bureau will send the students Certificate of Eligibility to the school. Once the school receives 2-terms payment, this Certificate is sent to the student. The student will take this document to a local Japanese Consulate that services the region where the student lives, and the Consulate will provide the student with the visa.

Yes. KCP recommends that students, or a financial supporter, have at least $15,000 in bank accounts in order to obtain the visa. This can be in savings, checking, money market, or even financial aid disbursements. Adequate financial resources are a requirement for obtaining a long-term visa.