✅ Overview of Payment Sharing for Financial Support Information (Extension of Period of Stay)
This article explains the overall flow of entering financial support information for an Extension of Period of Stay application. The input is divided into Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3.
📝 Step-by-step Instructions
1. Understand that Financial Support Information has 3 steps
Financial Support Information is entered in 3 steps.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Enter tuition and living expenses, select who will pay, and register basic payer information. |
| Step 2 | Enter how much each selected payer will pay for tuition and living expenses. Enter overseas remittance information if applicable. |
| Step 3 | Enter detailed financial information to show that each payer can cover the amount assigned in Step 2. |
Each step has a detailed guide. Please check the related articles at the bottom of this page for specific input instructions.
- Step 1: Basic Settings for Financial Support Information (Extension of Period of Stay)
- Step 2: Payment Sharing for Financial Support Information (Extension of Period of Stay)
- Step 3: Detailed Financial Information for Payment Sharing (Extension of Period of Stay)
2. Complete all required information
In general, all displayed sections and required fields must be completed.
Some fields are optional, but most information must be entered before you can move forward.
If required information is missing, you may see a warning icon or may not be able to click the button to proceed to the next step.
Please check that all required sections are completed before continuing.
3. Understand what Immigration may check
Financial Support Information is used to show whether you can pay the costs required to study in Japan.
Immigration may mainly check whether the applicant or payer has enough financial ability to cover the scheduled payment amount.
Please enter accurate information and make sure it matches the documents you submit.
Depending on the payment method, Immigration may check points such as:
| Payment method | Main points that may be checked |
|---|---|
| Applicant pays by part-time work income | Whether the expected income is higher than the scheduled payment amount, and whether the amount is reasonable within the permitted working hours for students in Japan. |
| Applicant pays by savings | Whether the savings balance is higher than the scheduled payment amount. |
| Financial supporter pays | Whether the relationship is clear and reasonable, such as a parent or close family member; whether the supporter has enough income or savings; and whether the workplace information is reliable. |
| Scholarship | Whether the scholarship has been officially approved, and whether the scholarship provider is reliable. |
| Student loan or other method | Whether the loan or other financial support has been officially approved. |
Incorrect or inconsistent information may cause questions during the review process.
4. Check each detailed guide before entering information
This article gives an overview only.
For detailed input instructions, please check each step article.
Use the related links below to open the guide for the step you are working on.
💡 FAQs / Tips
Q. Do I need to complete all 3 steps?
A. Yes. Financial Support Information is completed through Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3.
You need to complete each step before finishing this section.
Q. Are all fields required?
A. In general, all displayed required fields must be completed. Some fields are optional, but if required information is missing, you may not be able to proceed.
Q. Can I proceed to the next step if some information is missing?
A. Usually, no.
If required information is missing, or if the amounts do not meet the required conditions, you may not be able to proceed.
Please check the warning icons and complete the missing information.
Q. Why is accurate information important?
Financial Support Information is used to show whether you can pay for your study and living expenses in Japan.
Incorrect or inconsistent information may cause questions during the review process.
Q. Should the information match my uploaded documents?
Yes. The information entered in SpeedVisa should match the documents you submit, such as bank balance certificates, income certificates, scholarship approval documents, or loan approval documents.