Please send us your feedback by clicking the \u201cFeedback\u201d tab at the top of this page.<\/span>Students who do not have Japanese nationality and do not have a status of residence such as “permanent resident” or “dependent” are required to obtain a “student” status of residence. It is not possible to be in school with a status of \u201ctemporary visitor\u201d, so be sure to complete the necessary procedures. \u25cfApplication for status of residence \u25cfExtending the Period of Stay \u25cfChanging the Status of Residence \u25cfTemporary Departure \u25cfIf you want to have a part-time job \u25cfInformation on Status of Residence Application for status of residence In order to apply for a \u201cStudent\u201d status of residence, you will need to apply for a \u201cCertificate of Eligibility\u201d (COE). For international students who do not reside in Japan, Waseda University will apply for the COE on behalf of the student (only when the student is applying for a \u201cStudent\u201d status). For information on the necessary documents and where to send the documents, please make sure to check the information from the office of the school\/graduate school you are scheduled to enroll at. Attention *Students returning to school or re-enrolling in school must also follow a similar procedure. See the website of the Center for International Education. *COE appliciation will be made only after the payment is confirmed. *Make sure to give yourself plenty of time when making the application, since it takes 2 to 3 months to issue a COE. *A COE is valid for 3 months. Be sure to acquire a visa and enter Japan within 3 months after the issuance of COE. *If you have Japanese citizenship, you are not eligible to apply for a COE. \u25a0Return to top of page Extending the Period of Stay You may apply to extend your period of stay from three months before your period of stay expires. Any stay after the expiration is illegal residence, so be sure to apply to the Immigration Services Bureau to extend the period of stay before the expiration date. Procedure Flow Refer to\u202fthe website of the Center for International Education\u202ffor the details. Attention We may file a report to the Immigration Services Bureau stating that you are a \u201cmissing person\u201d if you; do not carry out the procedures to extend your period of stay (illegal stay); do not submit information on your status of residence to Waseda after extending your period of stay; or do not respond to inquiries (via telephone, email, or other forms of communication) from Waseda. Handling Offices The handling office and application processes differ depending on the School\/Graduate School. Refer to the website of the Center for International Education for the application processes. Affiliation Handling Offices (Graduate) School of Fundamental\/Creative\/Advanced Science and Engineering School office on Nishi Waseda campus (Graduate) School of Human\/Sports Sciences School office on Tokorozawa campus School of International Liberal Studies, Graduate School of International Culture and Communication Studies Office of School of International Liberal Studies\u30fbOffice of Graduate School of International Culture and Communication Studies Japanese Language Program Center for Japanese Language Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering Office Graduate School of Information, Production and Systems School office on Kitakyushu Campus All (Graduate) Schools except above Center for International Education Required Documents Please check the website of the Center for International Education for the required documents. Reference The website of the Center for International Education \u25a0Return to top of page Changing the Status of Residence If you wish to change your status of residence to “Student”, receive a stamped application form from Waseda University and apply at the Immigration Services Bureau. Procedure Flow Refer to\u202fthe website of the Center for International Education\u202ffor the\u00a0details.\u00a0 Attention We may file a report to the Immigration Services Bureau stating that you are a \u201cmissing person\u201d if you; do not submit information on your status of residence to Waseda after changing your status of residence; or do not respond to inquiries (via telephone, email, or other forms of communication) from Waseda. Handling Offices The handling office and the application processes differ depending on the School\/Graduate School. Refer to\u00a0the website of the Center for International Education for the application processes. Affiliation Handling Offices (Graduate) School of Fundamental\/Creative\/Advanced Science and Engineering School office on Nishi Waseda campus (Graduate) School of Human\/Sports Sciences School office on Tokorozawa campus School of International Liberal Studies, Graduate School of International Culture and Communication Studies Office of School of International Liberal Studies\u30fbOffice of Graduate School of International Culture and Communication Studies Japanese Language Program Center for Japanese Language Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering Graduate School of Environment and Energy Engineering Office Graduate School of Information, Production and Systems School office on Kitakyushu Campus All (Graduate) Schools\u00a0except above Center for International Education Required Documents Please check the website of the Center for International Education for the required documents. Reference The website of the Center for International Education \u25a0Return to top of page Temporary Departure If you are leaving Japan temporarily, such as to return to your home country or to travel abroad during a long vacation period, please be sure to check the “I am leaving Japan temporarily and will return” box on an ED card (available at the Airport Immigration) and present it to the immigration officer (for an example of how to fill out the ED card, see here). *If you do not re-enter Japan within one year of your departure, you will lose your status of residence. *If your period of stay is less than one year after your departure, you must re-enter Japan before the expiration date of your period of stay. \u25a0Return to top of page If you want to have a part-time job The \u201cStudent\u201d status of residence is for receiving an education in Japan. Therefore, when acquiring a part-time job, you must submit an \u201cApplication for Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted\u201d to the Immigration Services Bureau. \u3010How to apply\u3011 Take the following four documents to the Immigration Services Bureau. The process will take from two weeks to two months. Application for Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted (Form downloadable from the CIE website) Passport Residence card Student ID \u3010Working hours\u3011 It is determined by law that \u201cActivity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted\u201d (part-time employment) shall be limited to 28 hours per week (8 hours a day, 40 hours a week, during summer, winter, and spring breaks). If you work beyond this limit, you will be subject to punishment, such as deportation, a fine, or imprisonment. *You are prohibited from working part-time in any kind of adult entertainment businesses. This includes work such as washing dishes or cleaning in places where adult entertainment is conducted. \u3010If you are working part-time in Waseda University\u3011 If you are a regular student working as a Teaching Assistant (TA) or a Research Assistant (RA) at Waseda University with a \u201cStudent\u201d status of residence, you do not need to apply for “Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted.\u201d However, working hours as either a TA or an RA, or both a TA and an RA at Waseda University must be under 20 hours per week. *As a general rule, non-regular students (including exchange students) cannot work as a TA\/RA, but if circumstances allow non-regular students to work as a TA\/RA, “Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted\u201d will be needed. *Regular students who will be doing work other than as a TA\/RA will need to apply for “Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted.\u201d \u25a0Return to top of page Information on Status of Residence For more information on status of residence, please refer to the following. [Center for International Education] Location: Waseda Campus, Bldg. 22, 4F HP: https:\/\/www.cie-waseda.jp\/visastatus\/en\/ E-mail address: cie-zairyu@list.waseda.jp [Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau] 5-5-30 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8255, Japan TEL:0570-034-259 For inquiries from overseas: +81-3-5796-7234 \u25a0Return to top of page Did you get the information you wanted on this page? Yes No 4 \/ 4 people were able to find the information they were looking for on this page. 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