NationalRegistration
Moving-out Notification (incl. leaving Japan)
転出届 (tenshutsu todoke)
In short: Notify your municipality before moving to another municipality or overseas.Required when moving to another municipality, and also when moving overseas.(Source: www.soumu.go.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current as of 2026-10-15 (FY2026 / Reiwa 8); source page live on that date. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/jichi_gyousei/c-gyousei/zairyu/english/index.html
- Exact rules in your municipality
Who qualifies
- Required when moving to another municipality, and also when moving overseas. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
Not yet verified from an official source.
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- If staying abroad 1 year or more, file a moving-overseas notification; normally from 14 days before departure. Leaving your registration means resident tax, pension and NHI obligations continue. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、海外転出届の手続きについて伺いたいのですが、何を持っていけばよいですか。
Sumimasen, kaigai tenshutsu todoke no tetsuzuki ni tsuite ukagaitai no desu ga, nani o motte ikeba yoi desu ka.
Hello. I would like to ask about the procedure for moving out of Japan. What documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.