| Inquiries | | Citizen's Affairs Section
Tel: 24-8065
Office Hours: 08:30 ~ 18:30 |
1) Initial Registration
When a foreign national enters Japan to stay over 90 days, Alien Registration
must be completed within 90 days of entry. When a foreign national is born in
Japan, Alien Registration must be completed within 60 days of birth. All kinds of
application for Alien Registration must be done in person. However, registration
of those under the age of 16 must be done by a parent or a person living with the
child. As the Alien Registration Card issued after registration proves the identity
of that person, it must be carried at all times (Except for those under 16).
Required documents
- Passport
- Two identical photographs(H4.5cm x W3.5cm) taken within six months
(Not required for those under 16)
2) Re-issuance of Alien Registration Card
When an Alien Registration Card has been lost or stolen, one must apply for
re-issuance within 14 days of recognition of loss or theft.
Required documents
- Two identical photographs (Not required for those under 16)
- Police report
- Passport, if available
3) Replacement of Alien Registration Card
When the Alien Registration Card has been vandalized or damaged
Required documents
- Two identical photographs
- Alien Registration Card
- Passport, if available
4) Changing the details of registration
Changes of address, name, nationality, occupation, place of work, status of
residence or period of stay must be filed within 14 days of change occurring.
When there has been a change of other registration details such as passport
number or head of family, those changes must be filed by the first application
submitted relating to any of these changes after the change occurs.
Procedures are taken at the municipal office of one's place of residence or at
the municipal office of the new place of residence if one has moved to another
locality.
Required documents
- Alien Registration Card (Applies only to those who possess one)
- Document supporting the change.
5) Confirmation/Renewal of registration
When one wishes to extend the permitted period of stay to engage in the same
activities, one must follow the procedures for extension of period of stay.
Application is taken from about twomonths prior to the expiry of the period of stay.
Required documents
- Passport (Applies only to those who possess one)
- Two identical photographs (Not required for those under 16)
6) Certificate of Registered Items in the Foreign Resident Registry
Certificate of Registered items in the foreign resident registry proves such
registered items as the place of residence. It is required in applying for school
entry, employment and marriage notification. It can be issued from Komatsu City
Hall. However, a fee applies.
Required documents
- When applying in person Alien Registration Card
- When a third party applies in place Letter of trust
(Not required when a co-habiting member of family is applying on behalf of the applicant)
7) Returning of Alien Registration Card
Return one's Alien Registration Card in the following cases.
- Return it to an Immigration Officer at the airport or port
(Except when re-entry permit has been granted). - Return it in person at the City Hall within 14 days of obtaining a Japanese citizenship.
- In case of death, a co-habiting member of family must return it within 14 days of death.
