Before coming to Japan
Eligibility
Accommodation
- How do I look for accommodation?
- Does SIT have a dormitory?
- How long am I allowed to stay in the SIT global dormitory?
- Does SIT have a dormitory near the Toyosu campus? I heard there is a dormitory called "TIEC (Tokyo International Exchange Center)".
- I want to know how to fill out the TIEC application.
- What should I do if I was not selected for the TIEC or SIT global dormitory, how do I find accommodation before arriving in Japan?
- I would like to share a room with another student to lower the cost of living, where can I find roommates?
- In the Before Arrival Checklist, there is information about having a guarantor in Japan (Yamada Jun). Can I use this name as my guarantor for apartment rental companies?
- How can I find the location of the campus where the courses are offered at?
- If I have a reserved spot in the dormitory for the applied semester, will I be able to move in before semester start?
- If I apply for the SIT global dormitory and get accepted, is it required that I move into the dormitory or is it okay if I refuse it?
- Is it OK to change my address after the resident registration at the Municipal Office?
Health certificate
- Am I required to submit a chest X-ray along with the certificate?
- Do I still have to get a health checkup in April even though I already submitted the health certificate?
- Are there any exams or vaccines that I need to take to be able to study at SIT? Do we need proof of vaccination? Also, do you recommend getting other vaccinations other than listed, such as the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine?
- Is there any preferred institution for authorizing the health certificate?
- How long is the health certificate valid for?
- In the "Immunization Record", if I have not been vaccinated on one of them do I need to take it?
- Are there any exams or vaccines that I need to take to be able to study at SIT. Do we need proof of vaccination? Also, do you recommend getting other vaccinations other than listed, such as the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine?
- If I have taken the same vaccine more than 2 times, how can I fill in the Immunization Record?
- Can I translate the health certificate and the chest X-ray record to English by myself if it is originally issued in the language other than English or Japanese?
Insurance
- Why do I need to apply for Travel Insurance?
- When applying for travel insurance, how much coverage should there be? Is 'credit card insurance' sufficient to cover me?
- What is National Health Insurance?
- Does SIT provide its own insurance?
- Our university provides our own travel insurance plan (a group personal accident policy), can we use it? but they do not provide us with actual documents that included my name or information.
- If my travel insurance DOC (description of coverage) is not in English what should I do?
- In my country, we are obligated to take an MMR that includes more than one of our required immunizations. Why are these immunizations not listed separately on the health check sheet? Should I complete only the MMR part?
- If I cancel my travel to Japan for unavoidable reasons, will my insurance costs be reimbursed?
Flight
- Is it ok to purchase my flight ticket before I apply for my VISA?
- Is it possible for me to enter Japan from other airports, other than Narita or Haneda?
- Will someone pick us up from the airport and accompany us to our accommodation?