Residence Procedures

Various applications related to the “Student” status of residence are handled by the IAD.

※For various applications concerning the family members of international students or researchers, the applicant themselves must apply directly at the Immigration Services Agency. (The IAD does not handle these.)

※For residence-related procedures for individuals with statuses of residence other than “Student,” please apply online through the administrative section of your respective Faculty or Department of Tottori University. However, if you submit the required documents to the IAD via your Faculty's administrative office, our staff can carry them to the Immigration Services Agency counter and submit the application on your behalf.

※You will be subject to penalties for illegal activities such as: “overstaying your period of stay,” “working part-time without permission for activities outside your status of residence,” or “working at adult entertainment establishments.”

Application Processing at IAD, Tottori University

Applications for extending the period of stay for “Student” are generally submitted online (via proxy application) by the IAD. The application procedure flow is as follows. (Proxy applications at the Immigration Services counter are only accepted on specific days, so please check the “Information” section.)

＜✍Procedure for Applying to Extend Period of Stay＞

１	～Three months before the expiration of the period of stay	You will receive a renewal notification email from the IAD. International students must submit the required documents to the IAD by the deadline.
２	Three months before the expiration of the period of stay～	The IAD will process applications online.
３	Approximately 1 to 2 months from application	The immigration office will notify of the screening results by email.
４	ー	International students submit their current residence card and the required fee at the IAD counter.
５	ー	The IAD mails the residence cards, etc., to the Tokyo Immigration Bureau. The Tokyo Immigration Bureau returns the new residence cards to the IAD.
６	ー	International students pick up their new residence cards at the IAD counter.

※Even if you wish to apply online just before your period of stay expires, the IAD will not accept your application. In this case, apply for renewal in person at the immigration counter.
※You cannot apply to extend your period of stay while outside Japan. International students planning to leave Japan must consult with the IAD beforehand.