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A foreign national staying in Japan for 90 days or more is required to apply for his registration to receive various public services. A child born in Japan, a person who renounced Japanese nationality or changed status of residence from diplomatEofficial is required to register within 60 days from the date of his birth, his renouncement of Japanese nationality or his change of status of residence. Registration must be made in person (for child under 16, application is made by his parent).


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1-1Initial registration procedure 
 Fill the application form provided at the city hall and submit it with your passport and two photos (3.5cm wide by 4.5cm long, taken within last six months) to the city hall in person. The registration card will be issued about 3 weeks later. The card must be carried at all times, by law, with the exception of those under 16. When a child is born or you renounced Japanese nationality , you are required to apply within 60 days after the date of birth or your renouncement, together with proof of birth registration (and passport if by then, you have acquired one, for them). 

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1-2 Registration of Change in registered matters
 Any change in registration details such as name, nationality, occupation, status of residence, period of stay, name and location of the office where engaged, is required stating the change within 14 days after change. Two photos (3.5cm wide by 4.5cm long, taken within last six months) are required for change or correction in name, nationality, date of birth and sex. Required items for application are registration card and documents proving changes such as passport. If you move to or within the city or town, you should notify its change within 14 days to city hall with registration card.

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1-3 Confirmation (renewal) of registration card
  You are required to apply for confirmation of whether the entry of registration card is valid by submitting an application for confirmation of registration details which is provided at city hall, together with your passport and two photos (3.5cm wide by 4.5cm long, taken within last six months) within 30 days after the designated date on card, at the city office.

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1-4 Re-issuance and exchange issuance of foreign resident registration card
 If you have lost your registration card due to misplacement, robbery or destruction, you are required to apply for the re-issuance of registration card within 14 days of the day on which you have become aware of such a fact. You must also notify the nearest police station as soon as possible. And if you have damaged or spoiled your registration card, you should apply for the exchange issuance of registration card as soon as possible. You are required to submit certificate of lost report or receipt of the theft report, together with your passport and two photos (3.5cm wide by 4.5cm long, taken within last six months).  

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1-5 Certificate on registered matters
  A certificate on registration matters shows foreign resident registration. Applicant can apply with registration card at the city hall. If family member living in the same household applies, an identification card or the like is required. If a proxy makes application, a letter of authority and his identification card are required.
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Fujimi-shi Shimin-ka Kanri-kakariFtel.049-251-2711
Fujimino-shi Shimin-ka Shimin-kakariFtel.049-262-9018
Miyoshi-machi Jyumin-ka Jyumin-kakariFtel.049-258-0019

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1-6 Immigration services and procedures for staying Japan
(1) Procedures for staying Japan
You should make an application for change of status of residence or extension of period of stay at the regional immigration bureau or branch office shown below.

(2) Re-entry permission
A foreign national who wishes to leave Japan for his country or other countries temporarily and re-enter to continue his residence in Japan within his authorized period of stay need not newly obtain a visa from a Japanese embassy, if he has obtained re-entry permission before leaving Japan. You can make an application at the same office shown below.

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Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau
Address: 5-30, Konan 5-chome, Minatoku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5796-7111
Access: get off at "Tokyo Nyukokukanrikyoku mae" of Shinagawafuto circulating line, Metropolitan bus from JR Shinagawa station south exit (east exit), or 15 minutes walk from "Tennozu Isle" station of Tokyo monorail/ Rinkai line

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Saitama Branch of Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau
 Address: 1st floor, No.2 Complex Buil. of Saitama regional legal affairs bureau, 5-12-1,  Shimoochiai, Chuo-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama
Phone: 048-851-9671
Access: get off at Yono-honmachi of JR Saikyo line

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