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Document Checklist Template: Long Term Visa With Certificate Of Eligibility

VFS JAPAN VISA APPLICATION CENTRE

DR- 05 [May 2012]

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

LONG TERM VISA WITH CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILTY (COE)

This visa allows a stay during which the applicant performs paid work in Japan, a stay of over 90 days in

Japan, Student/researcher/engineer etc.)

When an application for visa is made for the purpose of employment, residency, etc. in Japan, it is

necessary for a proxy in Japan to obtain the “Certificate of Eligibility” and for the visa applicant to file a

visa application to the Japanese embassy/consulate-general by submitting the original copy of the

Certificate of Eligibility.

In order to obtain the Certificate of Eligibility, the inviter / guarantor in Japan should make an application

with the Regional Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice nearest to the inviter / guarantor place of

residence in Japan (an application for Certificate of Eligibility cannot be made at the Ministry of Foreign

Affairs).

For detailed information, kindly visit

Documents required are:

Important-Please note all photocopies should be on A4 size only

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A valid Passport (with more then two blank pages). Please submit your old passports also, if any.

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Photocopy of the Bio Data Page of the Current Passport (First and Last Page)

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A completely filled and signed Visa Application Form. The form is available under the link

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One photograph taken within the last 6 months. (The photograph should be of size 2 x 2 inches,

color with white background and printed on good quality paper)

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Original Certificate of Eligibility and one copy

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Experience Certificate

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Curriculum Vita (CV) (including all educational history to the highest, name, address and

telephone number of institutions / professional record indicating names of companies or

departments, address, telephone numbers, duration, position, and work details)

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Educational Documents (copy of certificates and mark sheets)

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In the event applicant is issued COE for study purpose; applicant is required to submit financial

documents of parents/sponsorer

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Document Checklist Template: Long Term Visa With Certificate Of Eligibility