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For Foreign Residents
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Below is a basic introduction of the Japanese immigration system. Please
contact your closest Japanese embassy or consulate to make sure that you
have all the required documents before traveling to Japan.
- Temporary visitors (tourists)
If you are a citizen of one of the 62 countries & region with which Japan has concluded a "general visa exemption arrangement",
you need only a valid passport in order to enter Japan as a "temporary
visitor", otherwise, you need to apply for a visa before coming to
Japan. Temporary visitors from most countries are allowed to stay in Japan
for up to 90 days. Temporary visitors are not allowed to engage in any paid activities. Short
term studies at certain Japanese language schools are permitted.
- Foreign registration
All foreigners who stay in Japan for more than 90 days need to apply for
a Foreign Registration Card within the first 90 days of their stay. Applications
can be made at Shiroishi City Hall. The Foreign Registration Card is an
important document required for opening a bank account and similar activities.
Foreign residents are required to carry their registration card with them
at all times.
| Foreign Registration |
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Application Period |
What you need to bring |
Other information |
First-time Registration
(When a child is born) |
Within 60 days from date of birth |
- A passport or a certificate of residency
-Two 45*35mm passport size photographs
(Those under 16 years of age do to require photographs.)
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Must be registered by the individual.
Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian |
| Any foreigner who plans to stay in Japan for more than 90 days |
Within 90 days after entering Japan |
If there are any changes in address, name, nationality, occupation, residency
status, period of stay, or place of employment, please notify your local
municipality within 14 days.
The International Exchange Division of Shiroishi City Council is available to assist you in English.
For general enquiries please contact:
Phone: 0224-22-1333
Email: koryu@city.shiroishi.miyagi.jp
- Re-entry permit
Workers, students and spouses, as well as permanent residents are required
to apply for a re-entry permit whenever leaving Japan temporarily (e.g.
for holidays), in order to keep their status of residence in Japan. Without
a re-entry permit, a person who leaves Japan will lose his/her status of
residence. Re-entry permits can be obtained at immigration offices. The
permit is valid for up to three years (but it can't exceed your period
of stay in Japan) and is available in single and multiple reentry forms.
The closest immigration office from Shiroishi City is Sendai Immigration
Office.
The following are items you must submit when applying:
1. Application for re-entry permit
(This can be found at the receptionist's desk in your local Regional Immigration
Bureau.)
2. Certificate of Foreign (Alien) Registration
3. Passport
4. 3,000 yen revenue stamp (for single reentry) or 6,000 yen revenue stamp
(for multiple reentry permits)
Reentry permits are usually issued on the spot.
Applications are taken at the Sendai Immigration Bureau Office.
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Sendai Immigration Office
Gorin 1-3-20, Miyagino-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 983-0842
Tel: (022) 256 6076 |
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