Residency Procedures

Changing Status of Residence and Extending Period of Stay

Guidelines for changing status of residence and extending period of stay (Japanese)

Re-Entry Permission

Immigration Services Agency (Japanese)

What to Do If You Lose Your Passport

  1.  First, report the loss of your passport to the nearest police station and obtain a "Lost Passport Report Certificate."
  2.  Next, visit your country's consulate or embassy in Japan to apply for a replacement passport.

Please note that the required documents and specific procedures may vary depending on the consulate or embassy of your country. Be sure to contact your country's consulate or embassy for detailed information.