Registration Renewal (Confirmation), Re-issuance & Replacement of Certificate
The Foreign Resident Registration Certificate is valid only for a fixed period depending on one's visa status, and must be renewed within a specified renewal period in order for the registered information to be confirmed. If the certificate becomes damaged, soiled, or lost during its validity period, one is required to apply for re-issuance or replacement of the certificate. Applications should be made in person (for those under the age of 16, a person 16 years or older in the same household should apply).
Application Period
- Renewal (Confirmation)
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- For those under age 16: apply within 30 days after your 16th birthday
- For those age 16 and over: apply within 30 days of the stated renewal date
- Replacement (if the certificate becomes lost)
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- Within 14 days after the loss is realized
Required Items
- Renewal (Confirmation)
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- Foreign Resident Registration Certificate
- Two photographs
- Passport (for those possessing one)
- Re-issuance (if the certificate becomes damaged or soiled)
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- Foreign Resident Registration Certificate
- Two photographs (for those age 16 and older only)
- Passport (for those possessing one)
- Replacement (if the certificate becomes lost)
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- Two photographs (those age 16 and older only)
- Passport (for those possessing one)
- The renewal date is stated on the Foreign Resident Registration Certificate.
- Photographs should be:
- Taken within the last six months
- 35mm in width x 45mm in length
- Showing a frontal view of the upper body without a hat or anything in the background
- For more details please contact the Residents Desk of the Ward Residents Section at Takatsu Ward Office.
