❓ How to Record Past Visits to Japan and CoE Application History? (1)
Learn how to correctly record your past tourist visits to Japan and determine whether they should be included in the Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) application history section.
🎯 Who is this for?
International students or applicants preparing their application for a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) who have previously visited Japan.
❓ Question
I have visited Japan twice before as a tourist. Should I include these visits in the "Application for Certificate of Eligibility in the past" section?
✅ Answer
No, you do not need to include your tourist visits in the "Application for Certificate of Eligibility in the past" section.
Instead, those visits should be entered in the "History of visits to Japan" section.
📝 Additional Information
Where to Record Your Tourist Visits
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History of Visits to Japan:
List your tourist visits in this section. This is the correct place to document short-term stays such as those under a "Temporary Visitor" visa. -
Application for Certificate of Eligibility in the Past:
This section should only include applications you have made for a Certificate of Eligibility, which is typically required for long-term stays (over 3 months) for purposes like:-
Study
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Employment
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Dependent or long-term residence
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Why This Distinction Matters
Providing accurate and properly categorized information helps immigration officers understand your travel history and avoid confusion or unnecessary document requests. Listing tourist visits in the CoE section may lead to questions or delays.
💡 FAQs / Tips
- I have been to Japan before, but it was a long time ago and I no longer have records of my entry and exit dates. What should I do?
→ Please fill in your travel history as accurately as possible, based on what you remember. In the "Specific purpose of visit" field, it is helpful to write not only the purpose (e.g., tourism) but also a note such as “Details may be inaccurate as no records remain.”
Additionally, for the question “Is the entered travel history identical to the information shown on the passport pages with entry and exit stamps?”, please select “No.”
If there are any concerns or questions, a school representative will contact you, so please wait for further instructions.
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