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J-Find (Future Creation Individual) Visa
- Processing
- COE 1-2 months
- Cost
- From ¥3,000
- Validity
- 1 year
Job-hunting and startup-preparation status for recent graduates of top-100 world-ranked universities, allowing up to 2 years in Japan to find work or launch a venture.
Requirements
- Degree from a university ranked in the top 100 in at least two of the QS, THE or Shanghai rankings
- Graduation within the past 5 years
- Savings of at least JPY 200,000 for initial living costs
- Intention to job-hunt or prepare a startup in Japan
Time and cost
- Processing time
- COE 1-2 months, then visa about 5 working days
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable once (2 years total)
- Cost
From ¥3,000
Required
- ¥0 certificate of eligibility (COE)
- ¥3,000 visa fee (single-entry; multiple-entry ¥6,000)
Documents
Valid passport
Valid for the intended stay
Degree certificate
From a qualifying top-100 university, issued within 5 years
Proof of savings
Bank statement showing JPY 200,000+
Activity plan
Outline of job-search or startup preparation
Tips
- This status permits part-time work while you search
- Spouse and children can accompany you
- Once hired, switch to a work status (or HSP if you score 70+)