Japan•AsiaVaries
3,000 JPY
1 year
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Not Required
Not Specified
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Not Required
Visa for international interns and trainees. For university students completing internships and technical training programs. Requires agreement between host company and sending university.
Japan's Training visa lets foreign nationals gain practical skills within a Japanese organization through a structured internship or technical training program. It targets university students and trainees in fields unavailable at home, and requires a formal agreement between the host company and sending institution.
Stay is typically several months to one year; technical intern trainees may extend to three years. Applicants need a Certificate of Eligibility from Japan's Immigration Services Agency and must plan to return home afterward. The application fee is JPY 3,000. No work authorization or PR pathway is provided.
This visa is ideal for university students and trainees completing a structured, non-paid training program in Japan who intend to return home to apply the skills gained.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a formal training or internship agreement with a host organization in Japan.
For university-based internships: Must be currently enrolled in a university outside Japan and the internship must be a requirement for graduation or academic credit.
For technical interns: Must be part of an approved technical intern training program aimed at acquiring skills that are difficult to obtain in the applicant's home country.
Must possess a valid Certificate of Eligibility (COE) issued by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.
Must intend to return to their home country to utilize the skills acquired in Japan.
Education
none or higher
Valid passport
Passport photos
Certificate of Eligibility
Internship letter
University confirmation
Educational documents
Company registration (sponsor)
Internship program description (sponsor)
Trainer credentials (sponsor)
Training plan (sponsor)
University agreement (sponsor)
| Application Steps | Secure internship placement: Arrange internship with Japanese company and securing university agreem… | mofa.go.jp |
| Fee Breakdown | Application fee: 3000 JPY | mofa.go.jp |
| Fees | JPY 3000 | mofa.go.jp |
| Forms | Application for Certificate of Eligibility - Training | mofa.go.jp |
| Included Nationalities | — | mofa.go.jp |
| Job Offer Required | false | mofa.go.jp |
| Application Portal | https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/16-1.html | isa.go.jp |
| Official Info | https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/long/visa8.html | mofa.go.jp |
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