Why the window matters

The MFA's study-visa page tells X1 holders to apply for a residence permit after entry within the stated 30-day window. Missing it can affect the legal basis for a long-term stay.

The residence permit, not the entry visa, becomes the document that covers the duration of the program. Treat the application as a required arrival step, not an optional follow-up.

Sequencing with school enrollment

Confirm the school's enrollment schedule and the local exit-entry authority's process before you fly. Some institutions coordinate group submissions or provide supporting letters for the residence-permit application.

Keep your passport, admission notice, JW form and accommodation registration available. The school's international office and the local authority are the two sources to confirm current requirements.

  • Start the residence-permit process soon after arrival.
  • Ask the school what supporting documents it provides.
  • Confirm accommodation registration is complete first.
OFFICIAL ORIGINALS

Sources checked for this guide

Ministry of Foreign AffairsX1 and X2 Study Visa MaterialsNational Immigration AdministrationOnline Accommodation Registration Pilot
Scope of this article

This guide helps you prepare; it does not replace an embassy, consulate, border authority, school or other competent authority.