Japan
Photo: Nalilord, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CreditsJapanese student visa financial requirements
What your supporter must show, for both the Certificate of Eligibility and the visa.
Check my financial planLast updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
What you must show
| Funds | About ¥2,000,000 for tuition and living costs |
|---|---|
| Bank statements | Supporter’s last 6 months |
| Tax records | Supporter’s certificates and receipts for 3 years |
| Part-time earnings | Cannot replace funds shown |
Presenting your funds
Your school checks the same financial documents when it applies for your COE, so prepare them before you apply to the school, not just before the visa.
Official sources
- Embassy of Japan: visa documents ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- Study in Japan: prospective students ↗Checked 2026-09-26 · next review 2026-10-26
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.