Application for Reissuance of Residence Card in Case of Loss
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If your Residence Card is lost, stolen, or destroyed, you must apply for reissuance within 14 days from the date you became aware of the loss.
※If you lose it while outside Japan, the application period is within 14 days from the date you first re-enter Japan thereafter.
Procedure Flow
Submit a lost property report or theft report to the nearest police station or police box (Koban) and obtain the report acceptance number (Todokede Juri Bango). (The report acceptance number is required when applying for reissuance.)
Apply for the reissuance of your Residence Card at the Regional Immigration Bureau that has jurisdiction over your place of residence.
Required Documents
Passport or Certificate of Status of Residence
Application for Reissuance of Residence Card
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Statement regarding the loss or theft. (In cases of loss or theft, you must report it to the police and obtain a report acceptance number.)
※Depending on the details of your application, you may be asked to submit a Certificate of Lost Property Report or similar documentation.
Documents Required Only for Eligible Applicants
If you have received Regarding permission for activities outside of one's visa status:
Regarding permission for activities outside of one's visa status certificate
If you cannot present a passport (or Certificate of Status of Residence):
A letter of reason detailing why you cannot present it
If you are applying after the application deadline (more than 14 days after becoming aware of the loss):
A document stating the reason for the delay, etc.
When Simultaneously Requesting Kanji Name Notation on the Residence Card
Notification of Kanji Name Notation on the Residence Card
Documents proving that Kanji is used for your name in your home country
Fee
There is no fee for the application for reissuance of a Residence Card due to loss, theft, or destruction.
Processing Time for Reissuance
In principle, the Residence Card is issued on the same day.
However, depending on the application details or window congestion, it may be issued at a later date.
If it is not issued on the same day, you will need to bring the following documents when receiving your new Residence Card at a later date:
Application Acceptance Slip
Passport (or Certificate of Status of Residence)
Identification document, etc.
If You Find the Lost Residence Card Later
If you find your old lost Residence Card after receiving a newly reissued Residence Card, you must return the old Residence Card within 14 days from the date it was found.
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
