Immigration Policy
Changes to Resident Certificate Copy Issuance System
August 4, 2026
The system has been revised to enhance personal information protection.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has revised the system for issuing copies of resident certificates. This revision focuses on enhancing personal information protection and includes stricter identity verification to prevent impersonation. Foreign residents in Japan are also affected by these changes. As the system is already in effect, please check official sources when obtaining a resident certificate copy.
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