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Visa Renewal Guide

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Check the expiration date on your residence card. 

Foreign residents in Japan can start applying to extend their period of stay up to 3 months before the expiry.

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Prepare the necessary documents.

  • Application for Extension of Period of Stay
    (Zairyū Kikan Kōshin Kyoka Shinseisho)
    *For prefectural JETs, the Nara Board of Education will complete page 5 and send it to your school.

  • Passport

  • Residence Card

  • Photograph (passport-style: 40mm x 30mm)

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Submit your documents.

Residents of Nara Prefecture:

In-Person at the Nara Branch Office:

Osaka Regional Immigration Bureau (2nd floor)

3-4-1, Higashikideracho, Nara City, Nara-ken, 630-8305

Nara Second Legal Affairs Joint Government Bldg

Tel: 073-422-8778・Fax: 073-422-8779

Mon-Fri 9:00-12:00 // 13:00-16:00 (closed national holidays)

OR

Online (My Number Card & card reader required):

https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/guide/onlineshinsei.html

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Wait for notification of completion.

You'll receive a postcard in the mail summoning you to return to the immigration office. The processing time is approximately 2-4 weeks.

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Return to the Immigration Office.

Before returning to receive your visa, you must purchase ¥4000 of revenue stamps (shunyu inshi) [available at the post office] and attach them to "The Certification for Payment of Fee Form."

https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/930002853.pdf

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Notes:

  • JETs are responsible for the cost of all transportation fees. However, you may apply for Special Leave to receive the time-off if needed to complete this procedure.

  • If you're in a specific situation, such as having dependents, required documents may vary. It is recommended that you confirm the procedure and required documents with the Immigration Bureau to which you are applying.

  • JETs can apply for either a one or three year extension.

  • Application Form Q&A
    - Status of residence/occupation:
       ALT = Instructor
       CIR = Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services
    - Reason for extension: contract renewal
    - Teacher's Certificate: (this refers to a teaching degree)

For more information refer to The JET Program General Information Handbook and/or the Immigration Information Centre
Tel: 0570-013904 (dial 03-5796-7112 from IP, PHS, overseas)
Mon-Fri 8:30-17:15

https://www.isa.go.jp/en/index.html

Last Updated: August 2022

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