Alien Registration  

Foreign nationals staying more than 90 days in Japan must register as aliens at their local government office.

1 Procedures of alien registration

Applicant Applicant only
(Depending on the situation, a relative living with the applicant can apply. Confirmation required.)
Submission period Within 90 days of their arrival in Japan
Sequence of procedures Registration requires the submission of a completed “Application for Alien Registration” along with the applicant’s passport and two passport-sized photos.
Required documents
1 Application for Alien Registration
2 Passport
3 2 full-face photos (foreign nationals under 16 years old is unnecessary.)
Form Application for Alien Registration(available at the appropriate counter of the local government office)
Where to file submits? the appropriate counter of the local government office
Office hours office hours of each municipality office
Contact the appropriate counter of the local government office