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About the Residence Card

What the residence card is for, when you use it, and why it matters in daily life.

The residence card is one of the most important ID documents for foreign residents in Japan.

You use it for city hall procedures, banking, housing, and many service signups. After address registration, your address is added to the back.

Keep it accurate and carry it as required.

Related guides

How Residence Registration Works

A practical guide to the address registration process required for foreign residents in Japan.

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What My Number Is

A practical guide to Japanโ€™s personal ID number system and when you may need it.

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