Entering 10 days early on a student visa

Hi,

I already have a student visa for Japan. And I was supposed to leave on 31st March and arrive on 1st April. But because of the current situation international flights from my country might get cancelled. So, if I leave 10 days early, is it any problem?

I was wondering that since the visa is valid for 2 years. And the course is also 2 years long. Will my visa expire before the course ends, if I arrive early?

If you already have the visa you should be allowed to enter. Have a look if it says something about the first day you can enter.

Most likely you�fll need to undergo 2 weeks of self quarantine once you arrive, but what are 2 weeks for 2 years.

I would not worry now about the end date. Most students arrive a bit early s as he get a bit of extension at the end to wrap things up.

COE (for student, in your case) is valid for 3 months after the issued date. and the student visa which you will get at Japanese embassy in your country is valid again for 3 months. you need to enter Japan within the term when both are valid. when you enter Japan, you will have resident status (as a student) for 2 years.

Depending on your country it might be that your visa got Invalidated if you arrive on 21/3 or later. Best advise might be to contact the Japanese embassy in your current country.

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Quote from: https://www.ana.co.jp/en/jp/topics/notice200127/