NationalRegistration
My Number and My Number Card
マイナンバーカード
In short: Your Individual Number and the optional ID card used for administrative procedures.Foreign residents registered as residents in Japan receive an Individual Number.(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.digital.go.jp/en/policies/mynumber
- How to apply / issuance time
- Updating card after residence card renewal
Who qualifies
- Foreign residents registered as residents in Japan receive an Individual Number. [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
Any status with resident registration (住民登録).
[official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Where to apply
Not yet verified from an official source.
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Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- For foreign residents, the card is valid until the end of the period of stay (except Highly Skilled Professional (ii), Permanent Resident and Special Permanent Resident). If renewing your stay, apply for the card after the extension is approved. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- The number is used to identify individuals in administrative procedures; the card can also be used for ID verification and as a health insurance card. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、マイナンバーカード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, mainanbā kādo 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 the My Number Card. 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.