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在留カード
ざいりゅうカード · zairyū kādo

在留カード meaning: residence card

What it is

The ID card for foreign residents, showing your visa type and expiry date. You must carry it from age 16.

When you see it

At every official visit and when you are hired.

What to do

Moved? Update it at city hall within 14 days. Lost it? Report it to the police and ask for a new one at immigration within 14 days.

Related terms

在留資格status of residence在留期間更新visa renewal転入届moving-in notice

General explanation, for guidance. Rules and amounts change: confirm with the responsible office.

Self-service tool. Results are estimates based on official tables. They do not replace advice from the responsible public office.
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