Before Arrival in and Departure from Japan

Housing (1/6)

• Find housing in Japan.

Visa (2/6)

• Apply for a Visa at a Japanese Embassy or Consulate.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Exemption of Visa List

Identification (3/6)

• Carry passport at all times while in Japan, as required by Japanese law.
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Insurance (4/6)

• Obtain insurance prior to coming to Japan.
• Juntendo University will not be responsible for any medical costs you may incur.

Internet (5/6)

• Obtain portable Wi-Fi, purchase a SIM card, or arrange international roaming from your home country to ensure internet access in Japan.

Money (6/6)

• Ensure access to a bank account and credit card in your home country while in Japan in case of an emergency.

Housing (1/9)

• Find Housing in Japan.
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Visa (2/9)

• Complete the Certificate of Eligibility procedures before applying for a visa.
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• After receiving the certificate of eligibility, apply for a visa at a Japanese Embassy or Consulate.

Residence Card (3/9)

• Receive a Residence Card after arriving in Japan.
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• Carry the residence card at all time, as required by Japanese law.
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Residence Status / Period of Stay (4/9)

Residence Status:

• Abide by the set of activities outlined by your residence status.
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Period of Stay:

• Renew period of stay or return to home country before period of stay ends.
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Notification of Change of Address (5/9)

• Register address at the local Municipal Office within 14 days of arrival in Japan.
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National Health Insurance (6/9)

• Register in Japan’s National Health Insurance program.
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• Juntendo University will not be responsible for any medical costs you may incur.

National Pension System (7/9)

• Register in the National Pension System regardless of whether you intend to live in Japan long term.
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Money (8/9)

• Ensure access to a bank account and credit card in your home country in the case of an emergency.

• Open a Japanese bank account if necessary.
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Family (9/9)

• Invite family members to Japan after establishing residence if necessary.
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Housing (1/4)

• Settle all housing related bills, such as rent and utility bills.
• Complete any housing related procedures.
• Clean room before departure.
• Schedule large-item trash collection and purchase the required disposal tickets at a convenience store if necessary.

Payments (2/4)

• Settle all financial matters before leaving Japan.

Accounts (3/4)

• Close any accounts before departure if necessary.

Visa (4/4)

• Leave Japan before your visa will expire.

International students departing Japan must complete the following procedures:

• Residence Status: Items 1 and 10
• Municipal Office Procedures: Items 2–5

Items 6–9 may also be required, depending on your individual situation.

Immigration Services Agency of Japan Notification (1/10)

RESIDENCE STATUS:

• Submit a notification to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan that you have graduated from Juntendo University.
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Notification of Change of Address (2/10)

MUNICIPAL OFFICE:

• Notify the local municipal office within 14 days of your departure from Japan for the change of address procedures.
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National Health Insurance (3/10)

MUNICIPAL OFFICE:

• Notify the National Health Insurance program of departure from Japan.
• Make additional payments for unpaid insurance premiums or receive money for excess insurance premiums already paid. Confirm status at the municipal office.
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National Pension System (4/10)

MUNICIPAL OFFICE:

• Notify the National Pension account of departure from Japan.
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• Mid to long term residents in Japan who received a salary and had the Japanese pension coverage for six months or longer may be eligible to receive a lump-sum withdrawal.
  • Japan Pension Service website.

Taxes (5/10)

MUNICIPAL OFFICE:

• Submit a tax report for any remaining wages that have not been filled for.
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Housing (6/10)

• Settle all housing related bills, such as rent and utility bills.
• Complete any housing related procedures.
• Clean room before departure.
• Schedule large-item trash collection and purchase the required disposal tickets at a convenience store if necessary.

Bank Accounts (7/10)

• Close bank accounts if necessary.

Accounts (8/10)

• Close any other accounts before your departure if necessary.

Payments (9/10)

• Settle all financial matters before leaving Japan.

Visa (10/10)

RESIDENCE STATUS:

• Leave Japan before the “Date of Expiration” on your residence card.
• Return the residence card at the airport immigration checkpoint.