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・Alien registration >>
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Alien registration is required by law for all non-Japanese people staying in Japan
for 90 days or more. Alien registration is to confirm your personal information
such as your identification and resident address, and certifies that you are officially
living in Japan. The major registration items are your name, nationality, date
of birth, native country, address in Japan, visa status, period of stay, etc.
You must apply for alien registration at the Citizens Section (Shimin-ka) #1 counter
of the City Office. Non-Japanese aged 16 or more must come to this counter directly
to register. For children less than 16 years old, one of his or her parents who
are living with the child is requested to register on behalf of him or her.
If you intend to reside in Japan for more than 90 days, you are required to register
at the city office no more than 90 days after your entry to Japan. If a non-Japanese
gives birth in Japan, application for alien registration of the baby must be done
at the relevant counter of the City Office within 60 days of the child's birth.
If the parent intends to leave Japan with the baby within 60 days, this application
is unnecessary.
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| [Required documents] |
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Application forms (provided at the registration counter) |
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Your passport (currently valid) |
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Two photographs (taken within six months for the certificate: 4.5 cm high
x 3.5 cm wide)
*No photo is required for children under 16 years old. |
Your Certificate of Alien Registration must be renewed by the renewal date. You
must apply for renewal of your Certificate of Alien Registration by yourself.
If your Certificate of Alien Registration is a plastic card, you must apply for
the renewal within 30 days of the renewal date specified in the bottom of the
card. Those under 16 years old must apply for the renewal within 30 days of their
birthday.
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| [Required documents] |
| (1) |
Application forms (provided at the registration counter) |
| (2) |
Your Certificate of Alien Registration |
| (3) |
Your passport (currently valid) |
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Two photographs (taken within six months for the certificate: 4.5 cm high
x 3.5 cm wide) |
If your certificate is lost or stolen, you must apply for a reissue within 14
days. As soon as you realize that it is lost, report the loss to the nearest police
station or police box.
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| [Required documents] |
| (1) |
Application forms (provided at the registration counter) |
| (2) |
Your passport (currently valid) |
| (3) |
Two photographs (taken within six months for the certificate: 4.5 cm high
x 3.5 cm wide)
*No photo is required for children under 16 years old. |
If any of the items specified on your Certificate of Alien Registration, such as your name, address, nationality, occupation, employer, visa status and period of stay, changes, you must inform the City Office and update your registration within 14 days.
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| [Required documents] |
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Change of address application form (provided at the registration counter) |
| (2) |
Certificate of Alien Registration |
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Documentation proving the change |
<Contacts> Citizens Section, Photo (046) 225-2111
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