(1) Who this applies to: A Resident Card will be issued to persons residing in Japan who have been granted a status of residence with a period of stay of more than three months.
・A Resident Card will not be issued to persons with Temporary Visitor status or persons with Diplomat or Official status.
・For special permanent residents, a Special Permanent Resident Certificate will be issued instead of a Resident Card.
(2) Information shown: In addition to a picture (face only), information such as name, nationality/region, date of birth, sex, status of residence, period of stay, and working permits will be shown on the card.
(3) Place of Issue:
・Regional Immigration Offices: Starting July 9th, 2012, a Resident Card will be issued at Narita, Haneda, Chubu and Kansai airports to those entering Japan with a mid- to long-term resident status. However, for those entering via all other ports of entry and departure, a Resident Card will be mailed by Simplified Registered Mail to the individual’s reported place of residence submitted to municipal offices upon entry. For further information, please contact a Regional Immigration Bureau, District Immigration Office or Branch Office.
(4) When you move to Japan from a foreign country for the first time, Please notify the City Office of your 1thost family’saddress within 14 days. Please bring your resident “zairyu” card which was issued at airport when you landed with you.