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Residence Card (住民票)

Essential document that all foreigners residing in Japan must register

Procedure Steps

1

Visit ward/city office in your residential area

2

Fill out resident registration form

3

Submit residence card and rental contract

4

Complete address registration (immediate)

5

Apply for resident certificate if needed (fee ¥300)

Required Documents

  • ✓Passport
  • ✓Residence card
  • ✓Rental contract (or residence verification)

Important Notes

  • •⚠️ Required documents and procedures may vary by region
  • •Automatically registered on resident card upon address registration after entry
  • •Must report address changes within 14 days
  • •Resident card required for bank, phone, health insurance, etc.
  • •Issuance fee: ¥300 per copy (may vary by region)

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