Extension of period of stay (Visa Renewal)

Apply for My Number Card at Shiminka (市民課) of Beppu City Hall.
※It will take around a month for My Number Card to be issued so please make sure to apply in advance.
※Applying for My Nubmer Card is optional. If you do not apply, please consult with the Student Office.

Things you need to take:

• Residence Card
• Issuing Application Card

※The Issuing Application Card has been sent to your address in above envelope.
※If you have lost the application card, please apply for it at the Beppu City Hall Shiminka (市民課).

After receiving a message on the "Action Required" section on the Student Portal, download the following documents from Moodle.

• Preparation by Institution（2 pages）
• Letter (applicable students only)
• Receipt Request Form (write the date and sign at the bottom)

Documents：

• ID Photo (taken within 6 months, 3×4cm, JPEG format, under 50kbyte)
  Notes regarding photo taking 提出写真の規格 | 出入国在留管理庁
  Photo editing (JPG)
• Certificate of Enrollment
• Academic Transcript
• List of submitted documents ,about Japanese language ability
  If the student will cover tuition and living expenses themselves
  If someone other than the student will cover tuition and living expenses
  Notes on how to fill out the forms
• Statement of Financial Support
• One of the following documents or both
  【If the student will cover tuition and living expenses themselves】A copy of the digital bankbook showing deposits for the past year, or a copy of salary statements.
  【If someone other than the student will cover tuition and living expenses】A remittance certificate, or a copy of the digital bankbook showing receipt of remittances.

As the documents must be uploaded online, complete the required information on the documents below and convert each document into a separate PDF file (up to 20 files, with a total size of up to 25 MB).

• Preparation by Institution (document downloaded from Moodle in Step 2)
• Letter (applicable students only)
• Certificate of Enrollment
• Academic Transcript
• List of submitted documents ,about Japanese language ability (to be downloaded in Step3)
• Receipt Request Form (document downloaded from Moodle in Step 2)
• Statement of Financial Support
• One of the following documents or both
  【If the student will cover tuition and living expenses themselves】A copy of the digital bankbook showing deposits for the past year, or a copy of salary statements.
  【If someone other than the student will cover tuition and living expenses】A remittance certificate, or a copy of the digital bankbook showing receipt of remittances.

• For guidance, see here.

• Apply from here
• For guidance, refer to here

Necessary items:

• PC (Microsoft Edge must be used as the browser)
• Smartphone (with the Mynaportal app installed)
• My Number Card and 2 types of passwords
• Residence card
• Passport
• ID Photo（jpeg)（which you prepared in Step 3）
• PDF documents（which you prepared in Step 4）
• User ID and password issued during user registration

Contents of the online application：

• Registration to use the online application system
  

  ＜Things to keep in mind＞

  • When registering email address, make sure to register your APU email address.
  • Be sure to take a screenshot of the User ID page.
• Applying for extension of period of stay on the online application system
  

  ＜Point to keep in mind＞

  • Make sure to apply for work permit at the time of application as well.
  • Use a recent photo that meets the required standards.
  • Prepare all required documents without any missing or incomplete items.

Necessary documents：

• Residence card
• Passport
• Certificate for Payment of Fee (Revenue stamp affixed)
  Online application: 5,500 yen, application at immigration office: 6,000 yen(fees will be revised from April 1, 2025)
  Notes on how to fill out the form
• Copy of completion mail (It will take about 2-3 weeks for the email to arrive after you apply. Show the email to the Visa officer at the student Office)

After receiving a message on the “Action Required” section on the Student Portal, come to the Student Office to receive new residence card and passport.