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This is the full 8-step journey. Each step has clear deliverables — what you provide, what we handle, and what to watch for. Written by MD Nazim Uddin from years of running this process.
Written by MD Nazim Uddin · Vice Chairman
WhatsApp or form — we respond within 24 hours.
Inochi handles
Reply to your WhatsApp or form within 24 hours.
You provide
Reach out via the form, WhatsApp, or visit any branch.
Watch for
Beware of agencies that promise visas in their first message.
We assess your goals, eligibility, and budget honestly.
Inochi handles
Honest assessment of your goals, eligibility, and sponsor financial profile.
You provide
Bring academic certificates and your sponsor's basic financial info.
Watch for
If a counselor doesn't ask hard questions, they're not protecting you.
Enroll in our Japanese course at any Inochi branch.
Inochi handles
Enrol you in our Japanese course at the most convenient branch.
You provide
Complete admission form and pay course fee.
Watch for
Make sure attendance is tracked — visa officers may verify it.
180-hour JLPT/JFT preparation by certified instructors.
Inochi handles
180-hour JLPT/JFT preparation by N1/N2 certified instructors.
You provide
Attend classes, do homework, sit mock tests honestly.
Watch for
Skipping classes for shortcuts hurts both your skills AND your visa profile.
We collect, translate, and verify every document.
Inochi handles
Collect, translate (certified Japanese), and verify every document.
You provide
Provide originals + clear scans; sponsor's tax certificate (3 years).
Watch for
Embassy verifies family relationship docs — fakes are caught and blacklist you.
Partner school files your COE; typically issued within 90 days.
Inochi handles
Coordinate with partner school; respond to school queries; deliver COE to you.
You provide
Pay first instalment of school fees as required.
Watch for
Your file may be queried — patience is part of the process.
Application via VFS Global; typical decision in 7 days.
Inochi handles
Submit complete file to VFS Global; track status; prepare you for any interview.
You provide
Visit VFS in person; bring originals; sit any interview honestly.
Watch for
Visa rejection is recoverable in many cases — but only with honesty in the original file.
Airport pickup, dorm support, bank, insurance — handled by our Japan office.
Inochi handles
Airport pickup; dorm support; bank, insurance, SIM, part-time job guidance from our Japan office.
You provide
Arrive on time; carry hard copies of all docs; respect Japanese customs from day one.
Watch for
First 30 days set the tone for your entire stay — we're with you for every one of them.
Real students. Real visas. Real Japan.
Every face in our Success gallery is a real Inochi student. No fake testimonials. No invented success rates.
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Visit /success for the full gallery of named students with their COE batches and visa years.
Honest about money
This is a typical end-to-end estimate covering language training, school tuition, COE/visa processing, translation, and service charges. Actual cost varies by school, intake, and case complexity.
We don't promise visas — no one legitimately can. We promise process, transparency, and effort.
Common questions
More questions on our full FAQ page.
For a language school, expect roughly BDT 7-9 lakh per year (tuition + accommodation + living). For universities, costs drop significantly with scholarships. Our counsellors will give you an exact estimate for your specific case.
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