🎯 Who is this for?
International students who are filling out their residence application on SpeedVisa and need help entering the "Basic Information" section.
📝 Step-by-step Instructions
1. Access the Basic Information Section
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Log in to your SpeedVisa account.
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Tap the "Apply for Residence Status" menu
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Tap the “Basic Information” option from the dashboard menu.
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This section must be completed in full to receive a green check mark, indicating it is finished.
2. Fill Out Required Fields
🔹 Name
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Enter your full name exactly as it appears on your passport, using alphabet letters.
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Do not use nicknames or non-official spellings.
🔹 Date of Birth
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Tap the field and scroll to select your year, month, and day.
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Double-check the accuracy before saving.
🔹 Nationality
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Choose your nationality from the dropdown list.
🔹 Gender
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Select the gender shown on your passport.
🔹 Marital Status
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Select “Yes” if you are married, “No” if you are not.
🔹 Faculty / Course Name
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Choose the name of your current faculty or course at school.
- You cannot enter the information directly.
- If no options are displayed, it is likely that the school has not configured the choices yet:
Related article: Faculty/Course Name: What to Enter and How to Fix Save Issues
🔹 Occupation
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Enter your current occupation. Common examples include:
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Student
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Preparing to study abroad
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Company employee
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3. Upload Your Photo for Official Use
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Upload a recent photo (taken within the last 3 months) in PNG, JPG, or JPEG format.
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Photo requirements:
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Face forward, with no sunglasses or hats
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Plain background (no objects behind you)
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If you must wear special attire for religious or medical reasons, ask your school for approval.
4. Passport Information
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If you have a passport, select “Yes” and enter:
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Passport Number
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Expiration Date
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If you do not have a passport, select “No.”
5. Career Path After Graduation
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Select the option that best describes what you plan to do after graduating (e.g., finding a job, continuing studies).
6. Residence Card Information
(Only for students applying for a period extension)
Enter the following:
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Residence Card Number
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Expiration Date
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Current Period of Stay
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Desired Period of Stay
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Reason for Extension
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Example: “To continue studies at ○○ School.”
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📌 Note:
For “Desired Period of Stay,” enter the time until your graduation. If you have been accepted to a new school, use the graduation date of that new school.
7. Contact Details
🔹 Phone Number
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Enter your phone number with the country code (e.g., +81 for Japan).
🔹 Emergency Contact
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Provide details of someone who can be contacted in an emergency, including their relationship to you and phone number.
🔹 Current Address
(Only for period extension applicants)
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Enter your current address as written on the back of your Residence Card.
💡 FAQs / Tips
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💾 Tap the “Save” button often to avoid losing progress.
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✅ A green check mark means the section is complete.
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🔙 Use the “Back” button to return to the main menu of sections.
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📷 Prepare your photo and official documents before starting to make the process smoother.
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