From the applicant

1. Application Form (printed & signed)

2. Graduation Certificate (from final education)

3. Transcript of Records (from final education)

4. 6x Passport photos (3cm x 4cm)

5. Copy of Passport (including any visits to Japan and/or Japanese visas)

6. ​Photographic ID (if applicant does not have a passport)

7. Certificate of Enrolment (if applicant is a student)

8. Japanese Learning Certificate (from language school or test certificates such as JLPT or NAT-TEST)

9. Certificate of Employment (if applicant is full-time employee)

10. Other Qualification Certificates (if requested by us)

11. Proof of relationship to financial supporter

12. Birth Certificate

From the supporter

1. Expense Report (page 4 of application form, printed and signed)

2. Family Register (if available)

3. Copy of Passport or other photo ID

4. Proof of home address

5. Bank Balance Certificate

6. Bank Statements / Passbook (past 3 years)

7. Explanation of Bank Balance Formation

8. Certificate of Employment

9. Proof of income (past 3 years)

10. Tax Payment Certificates (past 3 years)

Supporter from OECD Country

1. Expense Report (page 4 of application form, printed and signed)

2. Family Register (if available)

3. Copy of Passport or other photo ID

4. Bank Balance Certificate

5. Certificate of Employment

6. Proof of income (past 3 years)

Supporter from Japan

1. Expense Report (page 4 of application form, printed and signed)

2. Employment / Business Registration Certificate

3. Bank Balance Certificate

4. Hanko Stamp

5. Family Relationship Certificate