Japan’s entry requirements for studying abroad are also changing very frequently, and recently there have been new additions to the entry requirements. What additional materials do students need to prepare now to enter Japan? Come learn about these newly added materials.

1. New documents for entry

Nucleic acid negative test certificate

The test certificate needs to include the following information:

Name

Contents of test certificate, test results, sampling date, report date and issuance date. Regarding the sampling site, it is limited to nasopharyngeal swabs and saliva, and throat swabs are not accepted.

Medical institution information - institution name, institution address, institution seal (or signature) is generally a test report in English, but it is not mandatory. You can consult the local embassy for specific requirements.

COVID-19 Inspection Declaration Form

It should be noted that the declaration form must be submitted together with the nucleic acid negative test certificate.

Oath letter

If you are a new student entering the country, you need to accept the oath letter provided by the group. The format currently looks the same as last year. However, there are currently no requirements for re-entry students.

Forms to be filled in before entry

China Customs electronic health declaration QR code

First, you need to download the mobile customs APP or the customs passenger fingertip service WeChat applet

Within 24 hours before everyone leaves the country, health declaration and registration for outbound personnel are required. And provide a screenshot of the QR code to save the completed declaration for easy inspection.

Japan Quarantine WEB Questionnaire

Before arriving at the Japanese airport, you need to enter the questionnaire website to register your travel history, health status and other information, obtain the QR code and take a screenshot. When entering Japan, please show your passport and QR code to the staff.

2. Application materials

(1) Passport (you need to submit a valid re-entry permit, including a passport deemed to be a re-entry. If the valid re-entry permit is affixed to the old passport, The old and new passports need to be submitted at the same time)

(2) Residence status card

(3) Re-entry related information confirmation application form

3. Application method< /p>

Applications for this measure should be processed through the agency designated by the Japanese Embassy in China. The embassy does not accept applications from any individual. Applicants who live outside the jurisdiction of the embassy should consult the Japanese consulate in each jurisdiction.

4. Time required

After accepting the application, if it can be issued, the "Confirmation Letter" will be delivered through the agency in turn. (Note: The "Confirmation Letter" cannot be issued on the day of application.)

The embassy will not respond to questions about whether the "Confirmation Letter" can be issued.

5. Handling fee

Regarding this measure, there is no handling fee for applications at the consulate. However, the agency will charge an agency fee. Please consult the agency for details.

6. Entry process

The first step, entry review:

After arriving at the Japanese airport, follow everyone. Use the foreigners’ passage, don’t follow. If the Japanese take the foreigners' passage, they are going the wrong way.

1. Receive the form and fill in the information. At this time, you only need to take out the notes you wrote in China and copy them, saving you the trouble of looking through documents and mobile phones;

< p> 2. Line up in order, submit the form and the "Application for Permit for Activities Outside Qualifications" to the immigration inspector (photography and fingerprinting office), and take photos and fingerprints here. The staff will help you apply for part-time job qualifications when getting the "residence card" for you

The second step is to collect your luggage at the baggage office

After getting the residence card, you must do it yourself. Check the information to see if there are any errors or omissions, and submit the "Application for Permit for Activities Outside Qualifications". A stamp will be stamped on the back of the residence card to prove that you are qualified to work. However, in the past years, there were many cases where staff forgot to stamp it, so you must check clearly. Go get your luggage again.

PS: At large airports such as Narita Airport, you can directly apply for part-time job qualifications when you enter the country. If the airport you land at does not provide this service, you can ask the school to do it for you after enrolling, or you can go there yourself. Handle at the Immigration Bureau.

Step Three: Customs Inspection

After picking up your luggage, you have to fill out a form and then go through customs inspection.

Step 4: Leave the airport

When you leave the airport, you must submit the customs declaration form you just checked and show your documents (passport and residence card). If If you do not bring enough Japanese yen, the airport will also provide corresponding services, and you can exchange currency at the place marked "Liangqian".

It’s best if your school has a bus to pick you up at the airport. If not, just follow the airport signs to the bus stop. (The airport signs are written in 3-4 languages, so there is no need to Worry) and notify your contact person in Japan using a pay phone.