Government-provided services.

Alien registration.

(1) Foreigners who plan to live in Japan for more than 90 days are required to register at the city hall. Application procedures have to personally be done by the applicant. In the case that the applicant is less than 16 years of age or the applicant is sick and cannot personally place the application then a person from the same household can fill out the application on behalf of the applicant.

(2) First time registration.

1. On entry into Japan.
   Application should be done within 90 days of entry into Japan.
2. When a child is born.
   Application should be done within 60 days of the child’s birth.
   You may apply for alien registration as you do the birth registration (which should be done within 14 days after the date of birth)

< Documents necessary for registration>

• Alien registration certificate (card)
• Passport (not necessary, if you do not have one)
• Two photos (Size: L 4.5cm x W 3.5cm) (Not necessary for applicants who are less than 16 years of age.)

(3) You need to report when any one of the following occurs:

1. Change of residential address in Japan.
2. Change of status, period of stay and/or occupation.
3. Change of the head of household or change of relationship with the head of household.
4. Change or correction of ones name, sex, birth date and/or nationality.
5. When the certificate of alien registration has become dirty or damaged.
6. When the certificate of alien registration has been stolen or lost.

<Documents necessary for reporting of change>

• Alien registration certificate (card)
• Item (document) that proves change

(4) Alien registration certificate (card) renewal.

1. Individuals above the age of 16 are required to apply for renewal within 30 days after their alien registration cards expiry date.
2. Individuals turning 16 years of age are required to apply within 30 days after their 16th birthday.

<Documents necessary for renewal>

• Alien registration certificate (card)
• Passport (not necessary, if you do not have one)
• Two photos (Size: L 4.5cm x W 3.5cm) (Not necessary for individuals less than 16 years of age)

* All of procedures from (2) to (4) may be handled at the city hall and branch offices.

(5) Returning of the alien registration certificate (card)

1. When leaving Japan.
   Unless you have a re-entry permit, you are required to return your alien registration certificate (card) to the immigration officer at the port of departure.
2. In the case that one acquires Japanese nationality.
   Return the certificate of alien registration to the city office within 14 days after acquisition of the Japanese nationality.
3. In case of death.
   The certificate of alien registration should be returned to the city office within 14 days after the death.

(6) Certificate of the fact of your alien registration.

A certificate of the fact of your alien registration is available upon request. One can individually apply or have a family member with whom the applicant lives with apply for the certificate on their behalf. If a proxy is to apply, a power of attorney is required.
The certificate may be issued at the city hall or at branch offices.
The certificate costs 200yen per copy.

For details, contact
Legal Domicile Resident Section, Tsu City.
Tel: 059-229-3147