Matters concerning international students

Renewal and change of the status of residence

In order to renew or change your status of residence, please use the Toyo University Residence Status Application System called PUGS operated by Toyo University Support Office for COE and Status of Residence（TUGS）, to request a renewal or application of your registration information. For more information, please visit:

URL https://www.toyo.ac.jp/en/international-exchange/international/immigration_visa/66639/

You can apply for a renewal of the status of residence 3 months prior to the expiration date, so please start and complete the procedure well in advance. Once you have completed the procedure and received your new residence card, please be sure to report it to the following office:

If you have any questions or concerns about your status of residence, please contact Toyo University Support Office for COE and Status of Residence directly at the following email address.

【Contact Information】

Toyo University Support Office for COE and Status of Residence.: toyo-pugs@tugs.co.jp

Temporary leave of international students from Japan

  1. If you hold the “Student” status of residence in Japan and intend to leave Japan temporarily (i.e. for a semester break), you may re-enter Japan under the “Special Re-entry Permit System (MINASHI SAI NYUKOKU)” as long as you have a valid passport and a residence card, and you re-enter Japan within a period of stay.

As you are departing Japan and showing your residence card and passport at passport control, you will also need to give the officer an “Embarkation and Disembarkation Card for Reentrant,” filled out with your information, which are available in the passport control area.

If your status of residence expires while you are outside of Japan, you will need to apply for a new Certificate of Eligibility before re-entering Japan.

  1. If you plan to leave Japan during the semester, take a leave of absence from Toyo University, or participate in a study abroad program, please consult with the office in charge of the Graduate School on your campus regarding your status of residence.

  2. If you intend to leave Japan temporarily for longer than one week during the class period, you have to submit an “International Travel Form” approved by your academic supervisor to the office in charge before you travel.

In the case of a leave of absence, you have to submit a “Return Home Notification for a Leave of Absence,” in addition to a “Request Form for Leave of Absence” approved by your academic supervisor.

Please note that you are not allowed to leave Japan without fixing the period of leave during your enrollment.