[Current Students] Handling of applications for residence due to the spread of new coronavirus infection (As of May 29)
(1) Measures to ease congestion at the application counters to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection
In light of the various circumstances associated with the impact of the coronavirus disease COVID-19, the immigration counters will be accepting applications from foreign nationals whose expiration date for their period of stay is due in March, April, May, June or July for an extended period of three month from the expiration date of the period of stay.
Please be sure to call Niigata Branch, Immigration Services Agency of Japan and consult with them before your period of stay expires.
Niigata Branch,Immigration Services of Agency of Japan
TEL: 025-275-4735
Address: Terminal building, Niigata Airport, 3710, Matsuhamacho, Higashi-ku, Niigata
Please note that you will not be able to depart from Japan with a re-entry permit or a special re-entry permit on or after the expiration date of your period of stay.
The period for receipt of the examination results (issuance of a residence card, etc.) with regard to foreign nationals who have a residence card and have already applied for permission to change their status of residence or an application for extension of the period of stay is normally for two months from the date of expiration of the period but will be extended for a further three months instead.
(2) Handling of applications for certificate of eligibility when you leave Japan temporarily
In cases where applications for certificate of eligibility have been submitted anew due to reasons such as the period of stay has expired after leaving Japan with the re-entry permit, you need only an application and a statement of reasons written by the host institution for the examination.
You should keep close communication with the
Student Affairs Office of Faculty/ Graduate School, prepare the Certificate of Eligibility (Student) Application Form, and submit to the Student Affairs Office. Niigata University will file the application for Certificate of Eligibility with the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau along with the statement of reasons for the student. International Students who receive the Certificate of Eligibility from Niigata University should submit this document when applying for a visa at the Japanese embassy/consulate in the home country.
