International Affairs
Status of residence when taking a leave of absence
Status of residence "Student" is given to those who are enrolled in an educational institution in Japan and are engaged in educational activities. Therefore, if you take a leave of absence or withdraw from the university, you cannot continue to stay in Japan with the status of residence "Student". Also, activities other than that allowed by the status (part-time jobs) are not permitted.
When taking a leave of absence
You should leave Japan promptly after submitting a "NOTIFICATION OF THE AFFILIATED (ACTIVITY) ORGANIZATION (Left the organization) " to a regional immigration bureau within 14 days from the start date of the leave of absence, or if you want to stay in Japan (*1), please contact the regional immigration bureau and complete the procedure for changing your status of residence.
If you continue to stay in Japan without changing your status of residence "Student", this status will be revoked. Please note that if you lose the status, you may be subject to deportation and you may not be able to enter Japan for 5 years.
When leaving Japan, please return your residence card at the airport.
You need to regain your status of residence if you want to return to the university after you have taken a leave of absence. Before coming to Japan, please use the Web application system of Tohoku University International Support Office to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility, and apply for a visa at the Japanese Embassy.
(*1) In case "a person who is unavoidably absent from an educational institution because of long-term hospitalization for illness treatment has the intention of returning to school after discharge", he or she may not be subject to revocation with a right reason.
When withdrawing from the university
You should leave Japan promptly after submitting a "NOTIFICATION OF THE AFFILIATED (ACTIVITY) ORGANIZATION (Left the organization) " to a regional immigration bureau within 14 days after withdrawal, or if you want to stay in Japan (*2), please contact the regional immigration bureau and complete the procedure for changing your status of residence.
If you continue to stay in Japan without changing your status of residence "Student", this status will be revoked. Please note that if you lose the status, you may be subject to deportation and you may not be able to enter Japan for 5 years.
When leaving Japan, please return your residence card at the airport.
(*2) If being employed in Japan, please contact your employer for changing your status of residence.
If moving to a different educational institution in Japan, please be sure to submit the "NOTIFICATION OF THE AFFILIATED (ACTIVITY) ORGANIZATION(Left the organization and Transfer to a new organization ) " to a regional immigration bureau.