Status of Residence

Application of permission to extend period of stay

If your period of stay expires before your graduation date

Please contact the International Office three months before the expiration of the period.
You must prepare the documents and complete the procedures yourself.

Notification regarding affiliation organization【Within 14days】

When the changing the affiliation organization (university)

e.g.1) When entering UGAS from the Graduate School, YU.
e.g.2) When entering the Graduate School, YU from a university other than YU.

VISA-related procedures

Application of permission to change residence status

Cases that you lived in Japan under a status other than “Student” and you entered to Yamagata University

*To apply for a permit, you will need documents such as a certificate of enrollment and an application form issued by the university. Please apply well in advance, as it takes time to issue these documents.
*If you wish to invite your family to Japan, you must complete yourself all the procedures for getting status of residence for them.

Application for part-time work permit

If you wish to engage in activities other than those permitted under your status of residence “Student”, such as part-time work, you must apply to the Immigration Services Agency and obtain permission yourself.

*If you work part-time job （Administrative Assistant・Teaching Assistant・Research Assistant） at the university, the above permission is not required.