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A practical guide for foreign residents deciding between Japan’s free special re-entry permission and an ordinary re-entry permit. Check the deadlines, documents, fees, exceptions, and departure steps before traveling abroad.

A practical departure guide for foreign residents and families leaving Japan permanently, covering city hall, resident and income tax, health insurance, pension choices, banking, mail, and the correct order of action.

A practical guide for foreign spouses who need proof of marriage or family relationships in Japan. Learn which koseki records you can request, what they cannot prove, current fees, and how wide-area issuance works.

A practical guide for foreign residents who need to register a jitsuin or obtain a seal registration certificate in Japan. Learn how names, documents, fees, processing times, moves, and local municipal rules affect the procedure.

A practical guide for foreign residents who need Japanese income, taxation, non-taxation, or tax-payment certificates. Learn which document to request, where to get it, what it costs, and how to avoid common mistakes.

A practical guide for foreign residents who need to redirect mail after moving in Japan. Learn the cost, timing, application methods, required identification, exceptions, and address updates you must handle separately.

A step-by-step address-change guide for foreign residents moving within Japan, covering municipal deadlines, residence cards, My Number Cards, insurance, mail, taxes, and essential service updates.

A practical guide for foreign residents using Japan’s MynaPortal, covering setup, PINs, online procedures, local differences, common errors, and important limits.

A practical guide for foreign residents who need a jūminhyō in Japan. Learn what it shows, which details to request, how to obtain it, and why fees and procedures vary by municipality.

A practical guide for foreign residents applying for or renewing a My Number Card in Japan. Learn who can apply, what to prepare, how pickup works, and why residents with a limited period of stay must watch the expiration date carefully.