To everyone who received their Certificate of Eligibility (COE) today, our heartfelt congratulations!
We know that many of you have been anxiously waiting for this result throughout the long application process. This is the moment your hard work has paid off and the door to Japan has opened for you. We at Willow Inc. sincerely celebrate this wonderful new beginning with you.
Now, as you’re filled with joy and relief, you might also be thinking:
“Okay, I have the certificate. So, what exactly do I need to do next?”
Don’t worry. In this article, we will clearly explain the next steps you should take after receiving your COE and the most important preparation you need to make to ensure the best possible start to your new life in Japan.
Step 1: First, Understand the True Meaning of the Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
In short, this certificate is like a “powerful letter of recommendation” for obtaining your visa for Japan. Having it makes the visa application process at the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in your country go much more smoothly. It means you have successfully passed the preliminary screening to conduct activities in Japan.
(Important Note: The COE itself is not a visa, so you cannot enter Japan with this document alone.)
Step 2: The Immediate Next Step – Applying for Your Visa
Once you have your COE, the most critical procedure is to apply for a visa at the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General in your home country.
Generally, the required documents are as follows:
- Passport
- Letter of Admission (Acceptance Letter) or Certificate of Employment
- Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
The required documents may vary by country or region, so please be sure to check the latest information on the website of the embassy or consulate that has jurisdiction over your area. The COE has an expiration date (3 months from the date of issue), so it’s important to act quickly.
Step 3: The Most Important Preparation to Start Alongside Your Visa Application
After you’ve applied for your visa, the final, most exciting, and biggest preparation awaits: finding a place to live in Japan.
Many people tend to think, “I’ll just find a place while staying in a hotel after I arrive,” but this is a major pitfall. Apartment hunting in an unfamiliar country is much more difficult than you might imagine, and it can be both time-consuming and expensive.
However, with your Certificate of Eligibility now in hand, this is the perfect time to smoothly handle your apartment search in parallel with your preparations to depart for Japan.
Why Not Secure Your “Home” Before You Even Arrive in Japan?
Willow Inc. exists precisely to support you at this exact moment.
No guarantor? No problem.
Worried about your Japanese ability? We’ve got you covered.
You can complete the entire process online, from your home country.
What we offer is not just an apartment. It’s a place you can head straight to after you get off the plane and say, “I’m home” (Tadaima). It’s an environment where you can start your new life with 100% excitement and zero unnecessary stress.
Conclusion: Your COE is the Signal that Your Wonderful Story is Beginning
Your Certificate of Eligibility is proof that the “prologue” of your wonderful story in Japan has ended. And now, the preparation period to start the first chapter in the best way possible has arrived.
Applying for your visa and securing your housing. Planning these two steps is the key to your success.
We at Willow will do everything we can to ensure the story of your new life in Japan begins on the very best first page. When it comes to housing, please don’t hesitate to consult with us about even the smallest anxieties.
Again, congratulations! We are sincerely cheering for your new challenge in Japan.
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