LIVING IN JAPAN
Loss of or damage to an
Alien Registration Certificate
Example of a Resident Alien Card.
When a Certificate of Alien Registration (card)
is soiled or torn
(Application for an exchange)
(1) If your Certificate of Alien Registration becomes badly soiled
or torn, you can apply to have it exchanged for a new one at anytime.
(2) Documents required for applying for an exchange:
Passport
Certificate of Alien Registration
2 photographs (4.5 cm X 3.5 cm). Those under 16 years of age do
not require photographs.
When a Certificate of Alien Registration has been lost or
stolen
(Application for a reissue)
(1) If your Certificate of Alien Registration has been lost or stolen,
you should apply to your city, ward, town or village office to have
one reissued.
(2) Documents required:
Passport
2 photographs (4.5 cm X 3.5 cm) Those under 16 years of age do not
require photographs.
Note 1 For details, ask a person who understands Japanese to enquire
for you at your city, ward, town or village office.
Note 2 The information given is that confirmed as of July 2002.
Note that a new system or system revisions may have been introduced
after this date.
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This information
is from the CLAIR
website. The Council of Local Authorities for International
Relations (CLAIR) was established in July 1988 in response
to rising concerns about local level internationalization
in Japan.
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