A Guide to Japan

Immigration and Registration Procedures
All foreigners living in Japan are obliged to register as foreign residents when they enter Japan. All foreign employees should complete their Foreign Resident Registration at their local ward or municipal office, at the Foreign Resident Registration Desk, and receive a registration card.

Foreign Resident Registration Procedures

In applying for initial registration:

When to Apply Application Period Required Items Notes
When entering Japan Within 90 days of entering Japan 1. Passport
2. Two photographs (taken within the past 6 months), 4.5cmx3.5cm, showing full frontal view of the face without a hat.
3. Business card from Company A signature is required. When you apply, you will be informed a time period when the card will be issued, and must pick up the card within this period.
When a child is born in Japan Within 60 days after birth Birth certificate.
Locations of Local/Municipal Offices (Kuyakusho/Shiyakusho):