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Application for Change of Status of Residence | Immigration Services Agency
Foreign nationals who have been accepted to Kyoto Institute of Technology are eligible to obtain a “Student” status of residence.
If you currently hold a status of residence other than “Student” and wish to change it, please follow the procedures below.
① Request the necessary documents from Inbound Student Services, International Affairs Office (hereinafter referred to as “ISS”).
② ISS prepares the documents.
③ The applicant completes the procedure at the Immigration Services Agency.
④ Receive the new residence card at a later date.
⑤ Submit a copy of both sides of the new residence card to ISS.
?Please refer to the List of Required Documents (Change of Residence Status)for details.
?Application for Change of Status of Residence (For Applicant Use)( Excel / PDF )
Before you start working at your new job in Japan, you must change your status of residence to a category such as Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services.
Please consult with your employer first and prepare the necessary documents.
?In March, application processing times may be longer due to a high volume of submissions. We recommend preparing and applying as early as possible.
By changing your status of residence to “Designated Activities,” you can stay in Japan during the period before your employment begins.
Please ask your employer to issue the necessary documents for this application.
You must change your status of residence to “Designated Activities.” Please consult with Inbound Student Services, International Affairs Office (“ISS”) at least three months before your graduation or the expiration of your current residence status.
Application for Extension of Period of Stay | Immigration Services Agency
The period of stay for international students in Japan can be extended up to the maximum duration individually designated by the Minister of Justice (up to 4 years and 3 months).
To apply for an extension, you will need documents issued by Inbound Student Services, International Affairs Office (“ISS”).
① Request the necessary documents from ISS (between 3 months and 1 month before your period of stay expires)
② ISS prepares the documents.
③ Submit your application to the Immigration Services Agency by at least 10 days before your period of stay expires.
④ Receive the new residence card at a later date.
⑤ Submit a copy of both sides of the new residence card to ISS.
?Please refer to the List of Required Documents (Change of Residence Status)for details.
?Application for Extension of Period of Stay (For Applicant Use)( Excel / PDF )
?After the extension, please bring your new residence card to ISS.
?Staying in Japan beyond your permitted period of stay may result in legal penalties or deportation.
?If you have a bank account, please notify your bank of your updated residence card after the extension.
?If you are enrolling in another university: Please consult with your new institution.
?If you are continuing your studies at KIT: Please consult with Inbound Student Services, International Affairs Office (“ISS”).
By changing your status of residence to “Designated Activities,” you may remain in Japan during the gap period.
?If you are enrolling in another university: Please consult with your new institution.
?If you are continuing your studies at KIT: Please consult with Inbound Student Services, International Affairs Office (“ISS”).
Deemed Re-entry Permit | Immigration Services Agency
If you have a valid passport and residence card, you do not need to apply for a re-entry permit in advance, as long as you return to Japan within one year.
?Check the appropriate box for “Re-entry” on the Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card when you leave Japan.
?Present the card to the immigration officer and inform them that you intend to use the deemed re-entry system.
?For details, please refer to the Immigration Services Agency website( Japanese / English )
?Please submit the Temporary Leave Notification Form( Word / PDF )to Inbound Student Services, International Affairs Office (“ISS”).
?Individuals who hold a passport stating “Residence Card will be issued later” or who possess a Certificate of Alien Registration in place of a residence card are also eligible for the deemed re-entry system.
?If your period of stay will expire within one year after departure, you must re-enter Japan before the expiration date.
?You cannot extend your period of stay while you are outside Japan.
Leave of absence / Return to school / Withdrawal | KIT GAKUMUKA Website
If you have not been engaged in any activities under the ‘Student’ residence status for three months or more, you will be unable to continue to reside in Japan. A leave of absence will also be applied to this case.
Revocation of Status of Residence | Immigration Services Agency
?If you take a leave of absence, please be sure to consult with your supervisor, the Educational Affairs Office, and Inbound Student Services, International Affairs Office.
?Taking a leave of absence as an international student involves various risks.
?There are cases in which the Regional Immigration Services Agency may determine that a person has a “legitimate reason(*1)” to remain in Japan even while taking a leave of absence, therefore, will not be subject to the cancellation of your residence status. If you wish to stay in Japan, be sure to consult them to confirm whether your situation qualifies as a “legitimate reason.” Regarding the required procedures, please complete them yourself.
?Depending on your situation, it might be possible to change your residence status. Please contact them directly.
(*1)
The “legitimate reason” refers to situations such as hospitalization due to illness or injury, which prevent attending university
① When leaving Japan, please make sure that you return your residence card at the airport. As a general rule, students on a leave of absence are not eligible for either “special re-entry permission” or “re-entry permission.”
Return of Residence Card, etc. | Immigration Services Agency
② You are NOT allowed to engage in a part-time job, internship etc…
③ While you are away, there is a high possibility that your financial support such as scholarships or tuition fee exemptions will be suspended. For the details, please confirm with the International Affairs Office.
?If you do not have a valid residence status at the time of resuming your studies after a leave of absence, it is necessary to re-apply for a Certificate of eligibility (CoE). When you decide to restart your education, please contact the Inbound Student Services, International Affairs Office (“ISS”) and Educational Affairs Office as soon as possible.
?It generally takes approximately 2–3 months to obtain a visa, including the screening process at the Regional Immigration Agency. Therefore, please start the procedure at least 4 months prior to the desired date for returning to KIT.
?You cannot remain in Japan with a “Student” residence status, so please take the necessary procedures according to your situation.
You cannot remain in Japan under the “Student” status of residence. Please take the appropriate steps based on your individual circumstances.
Inbound Student Services, International Affairs Office (“ISS”)
?TEL:075-724-7177 / E-mail:ses[at]jim.kit.ac.jp (Please change “[at]” to “@” when sending an email.)
Undergraduate Registrar, Educational Affairs Office
?TEL:075-724-7718 / E-mail:edu-2 [at]jim.kit.ac.jp (Please change “[at]” to “@” when sending an email.)
Graduate Registrar, Educational Affairs Office
?TEL:075-724-7134 / E-mail:edu-1 [at]jim.kit.ac.jp (Please change “[at]” to “@” when sending an email.)