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・申請受付期間及び結果の受領期間に係る特例等
・新型コロナウイルス感染症に関する外国人の在留諸申請
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Learn more about: entry into Japan; handling of residency-related applications; and other information about immigration and residence management procedures

The denial of landing permission to prevent the spread of COVID-19
・Exceptions related to the period for accepting applications and the period for receiving the results
・Applications for residency during COVID-19
Others can be found here

Mid to long-term residents may submit notifications of changes related to their marital status, employment contract, or affiliated organization online at any time. In addition, affiliated organizations may submit a notification of employment of mid to long-term residents or of employment of mid to long-term residents with a

Mid to long-term residents may submit notifications of changes related to their marital status, employment contract, or affiliated organization online at any time. In addition, affiliated organizations may submit a notification of employment of mid to long-term residents or of employment of mid to long-term residents with a "Student" status of residence at any time.

Tell Me More! Proposed Revisions to the Immigration Control Act

Click here for an easy-to-understand explanation of amendment proposals for the Immigration Control Act.

The Technical Intern Training Act was announced on November 28, 2008. For an overview of the new Technical Intern Training Program and reference materials, click here.

The Technical Intern Training Act was announced on November 28, 2008. For an overview of the new Technical Intern Training Program and reference materials, click here.

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, those who have registered for the Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) may now use the automated gates.

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, those who have registered for the Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) may now use the automated gates.

The portal site for daily life support for foreign residents can be found here.

The portal site for daily life support for foreign residents can be found here.

Foreign Residents Support Center (FRESC)

Foreign Residents Support Center (FRESC)

A brand-new support system for foreign nationals opened on April 1, 2019!

A brand-new support system for foreign nationals began on April 1, 2019!

Those certified as highly skilled professionals through the point-based system will receive preferential immigration treatment.

Those certified as highly-skilled professionals through the point-based system will receive preferential immigration treatment

Click here to learn more about the anti-counterfeiting measures used for residence cards and special permanent resident certificates.

Click here to learn more about the anti-counterfeiting measures used for residence cards and special permanent resident certificates.外部ページへ移動します

An introduction to the measures being taken against human trafficking: information provision, a list of consultation counters, and victim protection practices.

An introduction to the measures being taken against human trafficking: information provision, a list of consultation counters, and victim protection practices.

Click here for notifications regarding residence cards, addresses, and affiliated organizations.

Click here for notifications regarding residence cards, addresses, and affiliated organizations.

Various SNS / Email Distribution Service, etc.

Various SNS / Email Distribution Service, etc.

All amendments to the Immigration Control Act can be found here.

All amendments to the Immigration Control Act can be found here.

Online application procedures can be found here.

Online application procedures can be found here.

Other helpful links

Other helpful links

Information System Updates

Online Residency Application System

Online application procedures can be found here.Opens in a new window

Immigration Services Agency's Electronic Notification System

Mid to long-term residents may submit notifications of changes related to their marital status, employment contract, or affiliated organization online at any time. In addition, affiliated organizations may submit a notification of employment of mid to long-term residents or of employment of mid to long-term residents with a "Student" status of residence at any time.

About the Trusted Traveler Program

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, those who have registered for the Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) may now use the automated gates.

Check Residence Cart or other ID Validity

Click here to check the validity of a residence card or special permanent resident certificate.Opens in a new window
Please note that this system is unavailable from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays (excluding holidays) due to maintenance (data management and other updates).

Immigration Services Agency Official Character Search System

Click here to search for Simplified Chinese characters and the equivalent characters used on residence cards and special permanent resident certificates.Opens in a new window

Residence Card Checker App

A free app for reading residence cards (etc.) is available for a number of different operating systems. Opens in a new window

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The Immigration Services Agency was established on April 1, 2019, as an external bureau of the Ministry of Justice.

What do you know about the Immigration Services Agency?
Some of you may have never seen the name "Immigration Services Agency" before.
Learn about the functions of the Immigration Services Agency and the services provided in an easy-to-understand 30-second video.

The full-length version can be found here links to an external page
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