Kyoto University International Service Office

For Faculty and Staff (accessible within Kyoto University only)

Find out about an application process on campus for visa and accommodation when accepting international researchers/students.

Procedures that must be completed before arrival in Japan (visa and accommodation)

Information about visa and accommodation which international researchers/students should know before coming to Japan.

Legal procedures that must be completed by foreign nationals immediately after arrival in Japan

Information on necessary procedures which international researchers/students should take at the city/ward office right after arriving in Japan.

Immigration Procedure during your stay

Information about visa and status of residence for international researchers/students during stay in Japan.

Housing Information

Information about Kyoto University lodging facilities, rental accommodation and basic knowledge how to find an accommodation in Japan.

Life in Japan

Information about daily life support for foreign nationals during stay in Japan (e.g. The legal procedures at the city/ward office, nursery/elementary school for children and disaster prevention)

Welcome message from KUISO

Kyoto University International Service Office offers assistance and provides information about visa procedures, the application for the university accommodations, and daily life in Japan with Kyoto University’s international Students, researchers and their families.