Status of Residence
Confirming Student Enrollment
Procedure before coming to Japan
- I would like to go to Japan during the 2020 AY, but it is a big financial burden to pay for the 14-day quarantine and other expenses. Is there any university support?
- I applied for a COE because my status of residence (or my special Re-entry Permission) expired while I was in my home country. What are the required procedures?
- I found some information saying that we will be able to enter to Japan. What are the required procedures?(Updated on 5th Nov.)
- I have been affected by the novel coronavirus situation and I will not be able to go to Japan before my Certificate of Eligibility expires. What should I do?
- I have already received my visa from the embassy (consulate) but due to Japan's entry restrictions, I am not able to go to Japan. Is that okay?
- I have received my Certificate of Eligibility (COE) but I have not been able to apply for my visa at the nearest embassy (consulate). Is that okay?
Procedure when leaving Japan/re-entering Japan
- I heard that I will be able to re-enter Japan. What are the required procedures?
- After re-entry to Japan, by what means should I move from the airport to a place of residence/accommodation?
- Can I return to my dormitory directly after re-entry to Japan?
- If I do plan to leave Japan temporarily, do I need to notify the Immigration Bureau?
- If I do plan to leave Japan temporarily, do I need to notify the university?
- If I do plan to leave temporarily Japan, how do I get a Special Re-entry Permission/Re-entry Permission to return to Japan?
Tuition Reduction and Payment
- I am currently away from Japan, so I am worried that the invoice for my tuition has been delivered to my address in Japan. How can I obtain my tuition invoice?
- After paying my tuition, the results of the tuition reduction applications were released and I found out that I over-paid. Can I be refunded?
- The results of tuition reduction have not yet been announced, but I have already received my tuition invoice. Am I allowed to pay tuition after the results have been announced?
- When applying for the 2020 AY tuition reducation, there was a requirement to submit our Residence Card by April 30th, but I am not in Japan and don't have a Residence Card. What should I do?
- When will we find out the results for tuition reduction?
- Are there any rules or restrictions on tuition reduction?
Scholarships and Support Funding
Help desks supporting life in Japan
Part-time Jobs (ARUBAITO)
Housing
For Alumni/Graduated students
- I would like to issue a certificates of graduation. However, I'm no longer in Japan, how should I apply?
- Due to the effects of COVID-19, I cannot secure my return flight, and cannot return to my home country. Since I'm no longer an int'l student at Ritsumeikan, I think I have to change my residence status to something other than "STUDENT". What should i do?