The Naganuma School

Preparing for admission to the school

You need to obtain a student visa if you intend to study for a year or longer.
You can be admitted to the school on a tourist visa or a working holiday visa if you intend to study for less than a year.

Please also refer to the FAQs.

For those who wish to apply for a student visa
For those who are admitted to the school with a visa other than a student visa

Those who apply for the student visa

It takes about 6 months to obtain a student visa.

A lot of time is required for preparing application documents and for the screening process at the immigration office. Please contact us as early as possible if you need a student visa.

Month of Enrollment	Application Period
January	From June to July the previous year
April	From August to October the previous year
July	From December the previous year to end of January
October	February to end of April

1

Prospective students

Make an inquiry to the school

NAGANUMA

Gives guidance for visa application procedures
25 to 6 months prior to admission to the school

Prepare documents for admission to school and for application for a student visa
3About 4 months prior to admission to the school

Submit documents for admission to school and for application for a student visa
* About 4 months prior to admission to the school

Immigration office

Sends out a notice on the issuance of Certificate of Eligibility (visa permit) and an invoice for the school fees to the applicant
4About a month and half prior to admission to the school

Make payment of fees

Sends out the Certificate of Eligibility and Admission Permit to the applicant upon confirmation of the payment of fees
5About 1 month prior to admission to the school

Apply for a student visa at the Japanese embassy or consulate with the Certificate of Eligibility and other necessary documents
6

Enter Japan and enroll at the school after obtainment of the visa.

For those who are admitted to the school with a visa other than a student visa

The admission process is simple for those who do not require a student visa.

We also welcome prospective students who do not need a student visa. For example, it is possible to enroll in a single term program with a tourist visa. Please consult us beforehand.

1

Prospective students

Make an inquiry

NAGANUMA

Makes confirmation of the type of visa
Gives guidance for visa application procedures
2

Prepare documents for admission and their submission to school

Receives documents
Sends out an invoice for the school fees to the applicant
3

Make payment of the school fees

Confirms the payment of fees
Notifies the applicant of the enrollment day
4

Enroll at the school