Shinjuku CityRegistration
Shinjuku: Moving-in Registration (Resident Registration)
新宿区：転入届 (tennyū todoke)
In short: How Shinjuku City handles moving-in registration (resident registration).From abroad: within 14 days of moving in (not before). From another municipality: within 14 days of moving.(Source: www.city.shinjuku.lg.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.city.shinjuku.lg.jp/todokede/koseki04_001009.html
Who qualifies
Not yet verified from an official source.
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.
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Deadlines
- From abroad: within 14 days of moving in (not before). From another municipality: within 14 days of moving. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
- From abroad: residence card (or passport stamped for later card issuance); original document proving relationship to head of household, with Japanese translation if foreign-language. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
- From another municipality: moving-out certificate, ID (residence card), My Number Cards for the household if held. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、転入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, tennyū 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-in registration. 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.