Extending a Student Visa Proof of Available Money

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   **Extending a Student Visa Proof of Available Money**

   Hi, I am moving to Japan next month on a 1 year student visa, I would be looking to extend this for another year to finish the course, I would apply towards the end of the year. I only have a 1 year visa right now as I didn’t have enough money to prove I could afford 2 years on my first visa.

   My question is, do I have to meet the same requirements (2,500,000 yen in savings) when I apply to extend the visa?

   I plan on working part time but there are no guarantees and with the cost of living I may fall well short of this amount by the end of the first year. I have seen that you can show your earnings for your job as well so possibly that would be enough to prove I am able to afford another year of study but I just wanted to see if anyone knew any better on the topic.

   Thanks.

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2. >do I have to meet the same requirements (2,500,000 yen in savings) when I apply to extend the visa?

   Yes, you’ll need to provide proof of savings again in order to renew.

   >but there are no guarantees and with the cost of living I may fall well short of this amount by the end of the first year.

   You ***will*** fall short/consume your savings. There’s no way you’re going to make all of your living expenses and your tuition with the sort of part time jobs available to students.

   >I have seen that you can show your earnings for your job as well

   No, you can’t do this.

   You can provide proof of income for *someone else* (Like your parents), but immigration will not let you self-sponsor with proof of income.