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LIVING IN JAPAN : NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS
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In Japan, lots of documents are necessary for foreigners to legally stay here. Some of these are included in the list below. Along with these types of documents, are the requirements for the application of each. |
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Alien Registration Card (Gaikokujin Toroku Shomeisho) |
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Passport |
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Two passport sized photos (3.5 x 4.5 cm) |
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National Health Insurance (Kokumin Kenkou Hoken) |
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Alien Registration Card |
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Passport |
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Hanko (Stamp with your name written on it) or Signature |
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Bank Account (Ginkou Kouza) |
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Alien Registration Card |
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Passport |
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Hanko (Stamp with your name written on it. This depends on the bank. For foreigners, a handwritten signature is sufficient.) |
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Cellular Phone |
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Alien Registration Card |
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Changing of Status (Immigration Office) |
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Letter of Employment |
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Latest Tax Certificate |
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Alien Registration Card |
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Passport |
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Diploma or Transcript |
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Revenue Stamp for 4,000 yen (Shunyu Inshi) |
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Re-entry Permit |
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Passport |
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Revenue Stamp for 3,000 or 6,000 yen |
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Multiple Entry: 6,000 yen |
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Single Entry: 3,000 yen |
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Driver's License |
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Local Driver's License |
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Present license translated into Japanese |
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Passport |
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Photos (3 x 2.4 cm) |
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Alien Registration Card |
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