All foreign nationals (except diplomats) who wish to stay in Japan for more than 90 days are required to register at their local government office. If you live in Tsukuba, please go for registration to the Alien Registration Section at 1st floor of Tsukuba city hall, desk 22.
In order to conform to new personal information protection laws, the city must confirm your identity before releasing information. When completing procedures at the city hall offices, be sure to bring ID such as your passport, alien registration card, or Japanese driver's license. If you are applying for something on behalf of another person, you may be required to produce a letter of proxy that authorizes you to act on that person's behalf. Please be aware of these conditions and always bring sufficient ID when you visit the city hall.
All foreign nationals staying in Japan longer than ninety (90) days for any purpose are required to register with the local government office of the area in which they reside. Foreign nationals living in the city limits of Tsukuba must register in Tsukuba. Individuals over the age of 16 must register in person. Dependents under the age of 16 or those unable to register in person because they are in hospital may be registered by their responsible parent, guardian or guarantor.
Please bring your passport and two photos (45mm x 35mm) taken within the previous 6 months to registration.
Photos are not required of those under 16.
For a newborn baby, registration should be done within 60 days from birth. A birth certificate issued by the delivering obstetrician is required in the process. Registration is not necessary for babies staying in Japan for less than 60 days.
Upon registering, you will receive your Alien Registration Certificate. This certificate is valid for 5 years.
Should there be any change/changes in your registered record, e.g. a change in your name, address, marital status, etc., you should notify the Alien Registration Section of City Hall within 14 days and renew your registration. Anyone of the same household over the age of 16 can report the changes for the whole family.
All foreign registrants, except those under 16, are required to renew their Alien Registration Certificates every 5 years. Application for renewal should be made within 30 days after expiration.
In case your Alien Registration Certificate (card) has been lost, stolen, or destroyed, you can apply for it to be reissued after notifying this fact to City Hall within 14 days of loss.
Please bring your passport and two photos (45mm x 35mm) taken within the last 6 months to application. Photos are not required for those under 16.
You must return your Alien Registration card when leaving Japan without re-entry permission, or when you have obtained Japanese citizenship. In the event of death, a family member should return the card.
Topics: Procedures
Relevant for: Newcomers, Residents
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