Foreign Resident Card Address Change Procedure: A Complete Guide 2025
For foreigners living in Japan, the resident card address change procedure is one of the most important procedures. In 2025, we will explain in detail the resident card address change procedure when moving or relocating based on the latest information. We recommend that you grasp accurate information and use Check Visa Eligibility to simultaneously check the possibility of obtaining a visa.
Basic Information on Resident Card Address Change Procedure
The resident card address change procedure is a procedure to move your resident card from the municipality of your old address to the municipality of your new address when moving or relocating. The procedure consists of two procedures: the moving-out notification and the moving-in notification.
Moving-Out Notification and Moving-In Notification Procedures
The moving-out notification is filed at the municipal office of the old address. When you submit the moving-out notification, a moving-out certificate will be issued. The moving-in notification is filed at the municipal office of the new address. When submitting the moving-in notification, a moving-out certificate is required. The moving-out and moving-in notifications must be filed within 14 days before or after moving.
Required Documents and Procedure Flow
The documents required for the moving-out and moving-in notification procedures include the residence card, passport, and moving-out certificate (in the case of the moving-in notification). The flow of the procedure is as follows: first, "submission of moving-out notification," second, "receipt of moving-out certificate," third, "submission of moving-in notification," and fourth, "address change of residence card."
Points to Note Regarding the Resident Card Address Change Procedure
There are several points to note regarding the resident card address change procedure. First, "procedure deadline," second, "address change of residence card," third, "National Health Insurance procedure," and fourth, "other procedures."
Procedure Deadline and Address Change of Residence Card
The moving-out and moving-in notifications must be filed within 14 days before or after moving. Failure to do so may result in penalties. Also, after submitting the moving-in notification, you will also need to change the address on your residence card. The address change procedure for the residence card is performed at the municipal office of the municipality where you submitted the moving-in notification.
National Health Insurance and Other Procedures
When submitting the moving-out notification, you will also need to complete the National Health Insurance eligibility loss procedure. After submitting the moving-in notification, you will also need to enroll in National Health Insurance at your new address. You may also need to register your car or register to vote.
Latest Trends and Points to Note for the 2025 Resident Card Address Change Procedure
In 2025, some of the resident card address change procedures can be done online due to the progress of digitalization. However, on the other hand, the procedures tend to be stricter.
Changes in Procedures due to Digitalization
In 2025, some municipalities will allow moving-out and moving-in notifications to be filed online. However, the procedure to change the address on your residence card still requires a direct visit to the municipal office. Digitalization has made the procedures more efficient.
Importance of Consulting with an Expert
The resident card address change procedure is a complicated procedure and may require specialized knowledge. In particular, it is recommended to seek advice from a specialist regarding the address change procedure for the residence card and the National Health Insurance procedure. By receiving advice from an expert, you can perform the appropriate procedure and increase the possibility of successfully completing the procedure.
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