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chaiks:
How does the point system work please?yes he meant permanent stay.

Nfest:
Thank you,I just hope I can get a scholarship o job that will cover the tuition.

chaiks:
How does the point system work please?yes he meant permanent stay.

blackbriar:
Please target National Universities.
They are more affordable compared to Private Universities and get more scholarships.

blackbriar:
With a phd in Japan. PR is almost certain.
As phd graduates over exceed the points requirement ofr HSP visa(highly skilled visa)
After holding the HSP vsisa for 1 year, you can apply for PR.
Too easy, no country does it this easy.

Nfest:
I already got admission to Kobe Institute of Computing.

Gerrard59:
It's the same with the point based system and it has its peculiar requirements. The younger one is, the greater the points.

It's not so automatic after a year. But yes, compared to peer nations, it's very easy and straightforward.

blackbriar:
If i am not mistaken, the point-based system is for the HSP visa (Highly Skilled Visa).
If you get 80 points and apply for the HSP Visa in say for example Y2024/25, you qualify to apply for the PR visa (eijuken) the next fiscal year Y2025/26.

With a Phd degree from a Japanese University, the points you easily qualify for towards the HSP visa are;
1. Phd Degree - 30 points
2. Graduated from Japanese University - 10 points
3. **Research achievements (3 papers) - 20/15 points

** a Phd graduate must publish 3 papers to graduate in Japan. so your papers automatically gives you 15/20 extra points.

So phd from a Japanese university gives you additional easy - 55/60 points before considering other mandatory criterias such as
age, salary, professional career etc.
So with these almost all phd graduates in Japan are over-qualified for the HSP Visa (80 points) . Thats how phd graduates in Japan quickly qualify to apply for PR

My humble 2 cents

Nfest:
I already got admission to Kobe Institute of Computing.

blackbriar:
If i am not mistaken, the point-based system is for the HSP visa (Highly Skilled Visa).
If you get 80 points and apply for the HSP Visa in say for example Y2024/25, you qualify to apply for the PR visa (eijuken) the next fiscal year Y2025/26.

With a Phd degree from a Japanese University, the points you easily qualify for towards the HSP visa are;
1. Phd Degree - 30 points
2. Graduated from Japanese University - 10 points
3. **Research achievements (3 papers) - 20/15 points

** a Phd graduate must publish 3 papers to graduate in Japan. so your papers automatically gives you 15/20 extra points.


So phd from a Japanese university gives you additional easy - 55/60 points before considering other mandatory criterias such as
age, salary, professional career etc.
So with these almost all phd graduates in Japan are over-qualified for the HSP Visa (80 points) . Thats how phd graduates in Japan quickly qualify to apply for PR.


My humble 2 cents

Gerrard59:
Yes, for those interested in quality education, access to world class labs and facilities, renowned professors in their fields; all of these come with low tuition fees compared to the likes of Australia, Canada or the UK. Even Central and Southern European countries don't come close as they charge foreign students way more than their citizens, aren't highly ranked as Japanese universities and have less than stellar facilities. Meanwhile, here, the tuition fees for national universities and even public universities are the same for both citizens and foreigners (due to be changed soon). Also, the visa process is straightforward and almost a guarantee once the Certificate of Eligibility has been delivered.

blackbriar:
With a phd in Japan. PR is almost certain.
As phd graduates over exceed the points requirement ofr HSP visa(highly skilled visa)
After holding the HSP vsisa for 1 year, you can apply for PR.
Too easy, no country does it this easy.

chaiks:
Wow. This is cool bro. Please educate me more on this. I need to take advantage of this before sanseito and co gain effective hold on their government.

Rictech:
School
I politely replied the prof that physical original hardcopy documents are sensitive and irreplaceable to send via courier to another country, and i was under the impression that original documents are only presented after admission is granted, reason i sent the scanned copies of my original documents. It seems he informed the admission committee because this morning, i received this email (Urgent request) ..... University: Application Documents for Research Student (Oct 2025)
from the student affairs division(kokusai) cc the prof email which i have since replied.

Job
One recruiter that ghosted me also replied: Hi ......,
Thank you for your patience to my reply!
I was checking requirement with the manager and turns out they need someone who is a tech lead..
Can we keep in touch in case other opportunities come up?

Thank you once again Blackbriar and Gerrard59, i will keep you guys updated

Rictech:
My application got approved, and 3 days later I received email from my uni's immigration department/students pre-arrival assistant with link and login info to fill COE application form amongst others which I filled and chose Lagos as my visa application center. I do monitor the portal daily to track the progress which is still at campus procedures. I was hoping my CoE would be out by at most, 2nd week of August. Yesterday Friday July, I received a notification that I should update my visa application center as there's no Japan embassy in Lagos, rather Abuja. I replied that Japan now have a JVAC (Japan Visa Application Center) in Lagos under the authority of Japan embassy in Abuja. I attached both official website and physical locations.
Initially, I was hoping my CoE would be ready latest 2nd week of August. I have now gone ahead to download the visa form so as to get used to it and get ready when my CoE is out. I have equally attached the screenshot for your guidance, Cc Black.briar and Gerra.rd59 can I use my NIN here: ID number issued to you by your government, ?

Gerrard59:
Yes, use your NIN.

It is a surprise there are now centres outside the embassy to apply for a visa. During my time when I applied for the visa twice (both were granted), I never saw such. Everything was conducted at the embassy.

Since it is the weekend, send a reply to the same address with the direct link to the embassy and where the embassy made that announcement. This is to further prove that such an approved centre exists.

Best of wishes! Once the COE is granted, a visa is certain.

babakb:
Please at what point does prospective applicants show POF?

Gerrard59:
Yes, use your NIN.

It is a surprise there are now centres outside the embassy to apply for a visa. During my time when I applied for the visa twice (both were granted), I never saw such. Everything was conducted at the embassy.

Since it is the weekend, send a reply to the same address with the direct link to the embassy and where the embassy made that announcement. This is to further prove that such an approved centre exists.

Best of wishes! Once the COE is granted, a visa is certain.

Gerrard59:
To the school admissions team. The professor might or would ask the student how s/he intends to fund his/her studies/living expenses. But ultimately, before the COE application commences, the POF (including sources and total amount) would be analysed.

Rictech:
You're right 👍 💯
My supervisor/professor asked me, I told him self funding, he assured me I would get a part-time job. He talked about scholarships & politely asked me of my age 😂, as there are scholarship opportunities & age could be a factor. It was during my COE application I saw where to upload my 3 months bank statement(in jpeg or png & NOT pdf) which should be equal to or above 100kjpy x 6

Rictech:
You're right 👍 💯
My supervisor/professor asked me, I told him self funding, he assured me I would get a part-time job. He talked about scholarships & politely asked me of my age 😂, as there are scholarship opportunities & age could be a factor. It was during my COE application I saw where to upload my 3 months bank statement(in jpeg or png & NOT pdf) which should be equal to or above 100kjpy x 6

uchman:
Please brother,
Which school is that and what do you mean by 100kjpy * 6?

Rictech:
My application got approved, and 3 days later I received email from my uni's immigration department/students pre-arrival assistant with link and login info to fill COE application form amongst others which I filled and chose Lagos as my visa application center. I do monitor the portal daily to track the progress which is still at campus procedures. I was hoping my CoE would be out by at most, 2nd week of August. Yesterday Friday July, I received a notification that I should update my visa application center as there's no Japan embassy in Lagos, rather Abuja. I replied that Japan now have a JVAC (Japan Visa Application Center) in Lagos under the authority of Japan embassy in Abuja. I attached both official website and physical locations.
Initially, I was hoping my CoE would be ready latest 2nd week of August. I have now gone ahead to download the visa form so as to get used to it and get ready when my CoE is out. I have equally attached the screenshot for your guidance, Cc Blackbriar and Gerrard59 can I use my NIN here: ID number issued to you by your government, ?

blackbriar:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Too easy.

Rictech:
Thank you oga blackbriar, i appreciate you and Gerrard59

I received this email earlier today:

Dear new international students at WXYZ Campus,
Greetings from the International Student Exchange Division of WXYZ University.
We are pleased to offer a free airport shuttle bus service for new international students, running from WXYZ Airport to the WXYZ Campus dormitories on September ..., ..., and ....
Please refer to the following URL for the bus schedule and pick-up point maps:

I just pray make my COE come out on time make i fit enjoy this free airport shuttle

Gerrard59:
Max three months or more, depending on the prefecture. It is expected that once the COE is dispatched, you are expected to be issued the visa. Give it a week between the delivery of the COE at the visa application centre and visa issuance. During my time, visas were issued within three working days.

For Japan, to be issued a resident visa, the COE is the ultimate.

Nfest:
Pls I want to know if one has to go back to Abuja to pick for the visa cos I was just sent a form to fill for hyogo international house

Gerrard59:
Since the visa application process has changed, I have no idea. Previously, you could send a representative (a proxy) with the slip issued after submitting your visa application at the embassy to pick up your visa or passport (if the visa isn't issued).

Uchman:
Can a masters student travel to Japan with dependents immediately?

Rictech:
Thank you oga blackbriar, i appreciate you and Gerrard59

I received this email earlier today:

Dear new international students at WXYZ Campus,
Greetings from the International Student Exchange Division of WXYZ University.
We are pleased to offer a free airport shuttle bus service for new international students, running from WXYZ Airport to the WXYZ Campus dormitories on September ..., ..., and ....
Please refer to the following URL for the bus schedule and pick-up point maps:

I just pray make my COE come out on time make i fit enjoy this free airport shuttle

Nfest:
Thanks I am trying to fill the form for accommodation they sent to me,Hyogo International House. They said it's 35,000 yen a month for a room.