Immigration information center
(Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.)
0570-013904
For IP phones, PHS, and calls from overseas:
03-5796-7112
Residency Management System
Frequently Asked Questions
Updated on October 21, 2020
* In this Q&A, "Regional Immigration Services Bureau" includes the district immigration services offices and branch offices.
General introduction to the residence card
People eligible for a residence card
Obligation to carry residence card
Items listed on residence cards
Residence card issuance
Residence card renewal, reissuance, revocation, and return
Residence card photograph
Notifications
Procedures for notifications from the organization of affiliation
Procedures done by a representative
Employment
Revocation of status of residence
Grounds for deportation
Penalties
Disclosure requests
Kanji public notices
Other