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Useful links
Official government sites and well-known sources for visas, scholarships, language study, university rankings and tourism. A good place to start before you plan a trip or an application.
These links lead to other websites. We are not affiliated with them. Rules, fees and deadlines change, so always confirm on the official site. Links checked October 2026.
Government, embassies & immigration
Embassy pages for Armenia are listed because many of our visitors start there. Look for your own country's embassy on the ministry site.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Official information on visas, entry rules and Japanese embassies.
Visit site JapanEmbassy of Japan in Armenia
Visa and consular information for people applying in Armenia.
Visit site JapanJapan eVisa
Official online visa application, available for some countries and embassies.
Visit site JapanImmigration Services Agency of Japan
Residence status, Certificate of Eligibility and rules for staying in Japan.
Visit site ChinaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of China
Official information on visas, entry rules and Chinese embassies.
Visit site ChinaEmbassy of China in Armenia
Visa and consular information for people applying in Armenia.
Visit site ChinaNational Immigration Administration of China
Entry, exit and residence rules.
Visit site ChinaHong Kong Immigration Department
Entry requirements and visas for Hong Kong.
Visit siteStudy portals & scholarships
Study in Japan
Official guide to studying in Japan: universities, exams, costs and life in Japan.
Visit site JapanScholarships for Japan
Government and other scholarships listed on Study in Japan, including the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship.
Visit site JapanJASSO
Japan Student Services Organization: support, scholarships and exams for international students.
Visit site JapanMEXT
Japan's Ministry of Education, behind the Japanese Government scholarship.
Visit site ChinaCampus China (CSC)
Official portal for the Chinese Government Scholarship and study in China.
Visit site ChinaChina Scholarship Council
The government body that runs the Chinese Government Scholarship.
Visit site ChinaStudy in Hong Kong
Official guide to universities and scholarships in Hong Kong.
Visit siteLanguage study
University rankings
Tourism
Coming soon: Singapore & Thailand
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (Singapore)
Entry and visa information for Singapore.
Visit site SingaporeSingapore Tourism Board
Official travel guide to Singapore.
Visit site ThailandMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
Visa and entry information for Thailand.
Visit site ThailandStudy in Thailand
Official guide to universities and programs in Thailand.
Visit site ThailandTourism Authority of Thailand
Official travel guide to Thailand.
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