VISA

People from most countries do not need to obtain a visa to visit Japan up to 90 days. For those coming from countries requiring visa, IPMU will help you obtain a visa. Make sure your passport is current, and set aside time when you don't travel internationally to submit your passport for the visa application. The process is to first obtain a Certificate of Eligibility. IPMU applies for it on behalf of you at the Tokyo Immigration office. Please send us a copy of your passport and other materials we specify. It takes about a month. We will send it together with other documents such as a formal invitation letter to you by express mail as soon as we receive. With those, you apply for visa at nearby Japanese Embassy or Consulate General. Usually it takes a few weeks. This document is valid for 3 months from the date issued. If you do not enter Japan within this period, it becomes invalid. Please remember this before you plan travel or renewing passport.

In order to work at IPMU and get paid, you need to obtain a working visa called "Professor Visa" (even if you are a graduate student) at the Japanese Consulate. IPMU will help you obtain a visa.

Please note that all foreigners who stay in Japan for more than 90 days, whether they live in temporary address or in hotel, must register at the City Hall of your residence, and obtain Alien Registration Cards.

Visa (The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)