Post-Acceptance Requirements

Unless otherwise noted, you are expected to complete various questionnaires and materials no more than two weeks after your acceptance into your JCMU program. The JCMU East Lansing office is happy to assist if you have questions.

Which materials will I have to complete?

Not everyone will complete the same post-acceptance materials. Click the link below fitting your situation for more information on what you will have to submit:

• In Japan less than 90 days, visa waiver
• All May/summer programs
• For citizens from a visa-exempt country, including the U.S. and Canada
• See below for more details on visa-exempt countries

• In Japan less than 90 days, no visa waiver (Temporary Visitor Visa)
• All May/summer programs
• For citizens from a country without a visa exemption, including the People's Republic of China
• See below for more details on visa-exempt countries

• In Japan more than 90 days (Cultural Activities Visa)
• For all Fall, Spring, and Academic Year students
• OR for students on consecutive programs totaling more than 90 days

Visa Waiver Countries

Citizens of some countries, such as the United States and Canada, host a visa waiver for travelers remaining in Japan 90 days or less. Citizens of these countries also have their visa fee waived should they need a longer term visa.

To find out whether or not your country of citizenship has a visa exemption program with Japan, view this up-to-date list at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan's website.