Procedures & Documents
- Procedures & Documents
Getting Japanese Tax Certificates After Moving to Another City
After moving within Japan, tax certificates normally come from the municipality where you were registered on January 1 of the relevant fiscal year. Identify the certificate, fiscal year, and application method before applying.
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Renewing Your Period of Stay in Japan: When Should You Prepare?
If your current period of stay is six months or longer, you can usually apply for an extension from three months before it expires. Start checking your documents around four months ahead and aim to submit at least 45 days before expiry to leave time for corrections and processing.
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My Number PIN is locked: where to reopen it and what do I need to bring?
PIN My Number is locked does not mean the card is damaged. You can reset it at the My Number window where you registered your residence; Some electronic PIN numbers can also be processed at the kiosk if the conditions are met.
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Lost My Number Card: How to Suspend, Report, and Replace It
If your My Number card is lost, suspend it immediately, report the loss to police, and keep the acceptance number. Then apply for replacement at your registered municipality.
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Lost your residence card (在留カード) in Japan? How to get it reissued
Losing your residence card is not a visa problem, but it is a deadline. Report it to the police to get a 受理番号 (receipt number), then apply for a reissue at your regional immigration office within 14 days. The reissue is free and the new card is normally handed over the same day.
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What Is 住民票? How to Get a Juminhyo in Japan and Choose the Right Details
A guide for foreign residents on getting a copy of your 住民票 at the ward office or a convenience store: individual or full household, relationship to the head of household, residence details for foreign residents, and My Number.
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Your first 7 days in Japan: a checklist for foreign residents
A practical first-week checklist covering your address, residence card, health insurance, pension, SIM, housing, banking, work, school, and internet.