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For parents
We wrote this page for parents: the real cost in VND, the money you must show, what work is allowed, how safe it is, the key dates and exactly what we charge. Figures are estimates; we confirm each one in writing before you pay anything.
First year
VND 294M–458M
Paid before you fly
VND 123M–158M
Per month
VND 14M–25M
First pathway, average city, school dormitory. Includes tuition, housing, food, transport and insurance; excludes flights and visa fees. Exchange rate used: 1 JPY = VND 175, updated 1 Oct 2026.
Change pathway, city or length of stay| Language school student visa Usually a parent sponsors. Immigration checks the sponsor's income certificate and job as well as the balance, so the income must plausibly explain the savings. | VND 350M–525M≈ JPY 2,000,000–3,000,000 at least 6 months |
| University, vocational and graduate study A parent or close relative sponsors; their income and the source of the funds are checked. | VND 438M–613M≈ JPY 2,500,000–3,500,000 at least 6 months |
Open the savings book early and keep the money there. A large deposit just before applying, or money borrowed for the occasion, is the most common reason for refusal. Confirm the current figure with the embassy and the school.
You need "permission to engage in activity other than that permitted", usually granted at the airport on arrival. Nightlife and adult entertainment work is banned. Going over 28 hours is a common reason a visa is not renewed.
Please do not plan on part-time income to pay tuition or repay a loan. It usually covers part of the monthly living cost at best, and only after the first few months.
Japan has very low crime. The real risks are earthquakes and typhoons, and the pressure to work too many hours. Before departure we brief students on registration, insurance and disaster preparation.
After graduation: Graduates who find a job related to their studies can switch to a work visa. There is also a limited job-seeking status after graduation for vocational and university graduates.
Japanese from zero to entry level
Reach the documented study hours or JLPT level your school requires - taught here, before you go.
Working out which pathway is yours
An honest conversation about your goal, your budget and your timeline before anyone fills in a form.
School selection and application
A shortlist built around your level, your city and your budget - then the application itself.
Entrance exam and interview preparation
For university and vocational routes: EJU practice, subject revision and interview rehearsal in Japanese.
The financial and document file
Every document checked, translated and formatted before it reaches immigration.
Certificate of Eligibility and visa
Your school applies to immigration on your behalf. We track it, and prepare the embassy step that follows.
Your first two weeks
Housing, residence card, city hall, health insurance, bank and phone - in the order that works.
| Sakura service: Essentials | Quoted in writing at your consultation |
| Sakura service: Full Support | Quoted in writing at your consultation |
| Sakura service: Premium Concierge | Quoted in writing at your consultation |
| Visa, translation, application fees and flight (paid to others) | VND 11M–23M |
Figures reviewed 1 Oct 2026. This page is guidance, not a quote or immigration advice. Only the embassy or immigration authority decides a visa.
Protect your family
Embassies regularly warn Vietnamese families about these. If you hear any of them, from us or anyone else, walk away.
Book a free consultation for the family, at our office or by Zalo video. We go through the figures for your situation and give you our fee in writing.
