Alien Registration

更新日 2010年12月01日

Alien registration is for clarifying your residency status and identity. Foreign nationals who intend to stay in Japan for more than 90 days are required to register. An application for the alien registration is accepted, only at the Contact Service Division (Madoguchi service ka) of the Central Office.

Applying for the Alien Registration

Type	When	Required items	Applicant
Initial registration (registering for the first time, after entering Japan or new child is born)	・ Within 90 days of arrival ・ Within 60 days of birth	・ Passport ・ Two photographs (not necessary for persons under 16) ・ Certificate of acceptance of birth notification	・ In person, if an applicant is 16 and above ・ Housemate over 16 for an applicant under 16
Application for reissue (when lost or stolen)	・ Within 14 days of loss	・ Passport ・ Two photographs (not necessary for persons under 16) ・ Proof of loss or Proof of fire	・ In person, if an applicant is 16 and above ・ Housemate over 16 for an applicant under 16
Applying for a modification, due to events such as a change of address	・ Within 14 days from when the change has occurred	・ Passport ・ Alien registration card	・ In person or a family member of the household, if an applicant is 16 and above ・ Housemate over 16 for an applicant under the 16
Procedure of confirmation (renewal)	・ Within 30 days of a base date (specified in the alien registration card) for the next confirmation procedure ・ Within 30 days of 16th birthday for an applicant under 16	・ Passport ・ Two photographs (not necessary for persons under 16) ・ Alien registration card	・ In person, if an applicant is 16 and above ・ Housemate over 16 for an applicant under 16

* Photograph: Facial photo of Height 4.5cm x Width 3.5cm, taken within the previous 6 months and without a hat.

Issuance of Certificate of Registered Items in the Foreign Resident Registry

It authenticates registered items in the alien registration, and it is equivalent to residence certificate for Japanese national.

Where to apply

Contact Service Division in Central Office, or any Contact Service Centers

Applicant

In person, a family member of the same household, or a representative (requires a letter of authorization, drafted by the actual applicant)

Required items

Alien registration card and processing fee (300 yen per certificate)

Where to inquire

Contact Service Division (Madoguchi service ka)
Phone: 055-282-6094