How to register for JPT
The steps to register for the JPT (Japanese Proficiency Test). The process differs outside Japan and in Japan.
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Registration steps
Taking it outside Japan
Check your country's organizer
Held in 14 countries/regions: Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Myanmar, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and Cambodia. Application methods differ by country.
Outside Japan (JPT) ↗Apply as the organizer instructs
Check your results
Results are published 2 weeks after the test.
Taking it in Japan
Download the JPT app (iOS / Android)
JPT official site ↗Choose a date and venue and apply
Register a photo for the certificate.
Pay the fee
By credit card or at a convenience store.
Take the test
Check your results
Results are sent to the app 2 weeks after the test.
Application period (in Japan)
- Round 416（2026-11-22）2026-09-18〜2026-10-22
- Round 417（2026-12-20）2026-10-20〜2026-11-20
Outside Japan, check the application period with the host institution in your city.
Fees
- Japan
In Japan (tax incl.)¥7,700
For other countries, check with the host institution.
Related pages
Source: Outside Japan (JPT) ・ JPT official site ・ Last checked: 2026-10-01