Study Abroad at TMU

For students who are enrolling in TMU from aboard (visa application procedure)

Support for Student Visa

To obtain the status of residence "Student," "Certificate of Eligibility (COE)” needs to be acquired.” Tokyo Metropolitan University can apply on behalf of international students who do not reside in Japan. Applicants who wish to receive this support should submit “Student Visa Support Request Form" along with their application documents.

Please note that this support is only available for those applying for the status of residence "Student" and does not cover obtaining a “Temporary Visitor Visa" for purposes such as taking an entrance exam in Japan.

Procedure Flow

COE

※ It takes 2 to 3 months from the application for the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to be issued by the Immigration Services Bureau. Please prepare the following documents before the announcement of the entrance exam result so that you can submit them immediately when contacted by the International Affairs Office, Tokyo Metropolitan University.

Documents Required for Application for Certificate of Eligibility

The Speed Visa system will be used for the preparation and submission of application documents. An invitation email from Speed Visa (sender: SpeedVisa Support Team) will be sent to your EMAIL address you provided in the " Student Visa Support Request Form." Please accept the invitation and complete the preparation and submission of documents by the deadline.

※ All documents must be prepared in Japanese or English. If the documents are in a language other than Japanese or English, please attach a translation in Japanese or English.

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Application documents required Format
Application for Certificate of Eligibility(For Applicant 1-3P)
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via Speed Visa system
Various Confirmation Form
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via Speed Visa system
Photo data
Taken within 6 months of the application date to the Immigration Services Bureau
Photo size: 4cm long, 3cm wide, Hatless and facing forward, No background, clear photo
Copy of Passport
Pages with full name, Photo, Passport Number and Expiration
Certificate of graduation or a copy of diploma from the educational institution of your recent academic background
Written Oath for Defraying Expenses
Issued within 3 months of the application date to the Immigration Services Bureau
The financial supporter (the person who covers tuition and living expenses in Japan, usually parents or other family members) must prepare this document.
The financial supporter's signature is required.
If the applicant themselves is going to be the financial supporter, please consult the International Affairs Office before preparing the documents.
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Bank Balance Certificate of your Financial Supporter
Issued within 3 months of the application date to the Immigration Services Bureau
With a bank balance covering one year's tuition and living expenses
Minimum requirement: 1 million JPY, Recommended: 1.5 million JPY
TB (Tuberculosis) Clearance Certificate (Applicable to the following countries only)
 Philippines and Nepal: Submission required from June 23, 2025
 Vietnam: Submission required from September 1, 2025
 Indonesia, Myanmar, China: Start date to be announced
For more details, please refer to the Immigration Services Bureau website and the special site of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan shown below.
https://jpets.mhlw.go.jp/jp/link

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In addition to the above, you may be asked to submit other documents. The Immigration Services Bureau may also request additional documents during their review process.