Under the Alien Registration Act, the following foreign nationals must file an application for a Certificate of Alien Registration:

• Newly-arrived foreign nationals who intend to stay in Japan for 90 days or more.
• Foreign nationals who were born in Japan.
• Foreign nationals who have lost their Japanese citizenship.

* Upon application a temporary document is issued. You must return to the city hall to obtain the Certificate of Alien Registration (ID card).

* Foreign nationals who are 16 years old and above are required to carry their Certificate of Alien Registration on them at all times.

1. Foreign nationals who are 16 years old and above must register within 90 days of being permitted to enter Japan, or within 60 days after losing Japanese citizenship.

Necessary Documents

• Certificate of Alien Registration application form
• Passport
• Two passport photographs (4.5 x 3.5 cm, taken within 6 months of the registration date)

*For foreign nationals who are under 16 years of age, the parent or guardian must carry out the application procedure. The child must then apply within 30 days of his or her 16th birthday.

2. New-born infants must be registered within 60 days of their birth.

Necessary Documents

• Birth certificate
• Passport (if available)

1. Foreign nationals who are 16 years old and above must reapply or confirm the details of their certificate within 30 days of the expiration date (five years to the day after the initial registration or previous reapplication).

Necessary Documents

• Certificate of Alien Registration application form
• Certificate of Alien Registration
• Two passport photographs (4.5 x 3.5 cm, taken within 6 months of the registration date)

2. A change in your:

• Name
• Nationality
• Occupation
• Address
• Or period of stay in Japan

must be reported within 14 days of the day the change occurred.

Necessary Documents

• Certificate of Alien Registration application form
• Certificate of Alien Registration
• At least one authorised document as a proof of the change

1. Reissuance of the Certificate in the case of Loss or Theft
If the certificate is lost or stolen，the incident must be reported to the police. The police will issue a number for the lost property report. Go to the city hall to re-register and write this number on the application form for the Certificate of Alien Registration. This re-registration must be conducted within 14 days of the day of loss or theft.

Necessary Documents

• Certificate of Alien Registration application form
• Passport
• Two passport photographs (4.5 x 3.5 cm, taken within 6 months of the registration date)

2. Reissuance of the Certificate in the case of Damage
If the Certificate of Alien Registration becomes damaged in any way, you are required to reapply for a new certificate at the city hall.

Necessary Documents

• Certificate of Alien Registration application form
• Certificate of Alien Registration
• Passport
• Two passport photographs (4.5 x 3.5 cm, taken within 6 months of the registration date)