Passport and Visa
Passport
The program is open to U.S. students and students from other countries that have a visa treaty with Japan. You may only need a valid passport to study in Japan through KCP. Under the U.S.–Japan visa exemption agreement, U.S. citizens can study in Japan for up to 90 days (one semester or less) without a student visa. Passport applications and details are available through the U.S. Department of State.
Citizens of other countries may have different requirements for entry; check with your Japanese Consulate.
For help understanding Japan’s visa policy, see Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Student Life
Past and present students share their thoughts and experiences on studying in Japan.
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Not only did I have a great time at KCP, but the improvement I’ve witnessed in my Japanese proficiency is astounding. I still can’t quite believe I’ve learned so much in such a short time. Although I’m sad that I’m leaving by the end of this term, I’ll always have fond memories of my time here. I am truly grateful to all the staff, especially the instructors, as well as my fellow classmates for making my time here exceptional. I highly and without hesitation recommend KCP International Japanese Language School to anyone looking to learn Japanese.
—Suhaib Sarmad
