Residence Card Name Change in Japan: Simple Checks
What to check if your name changes after marriage, divorce, or passport update in Japan.
- Name Changes Can Affect Documents
- Check Immigration Procedure
- City Office and Other Places
- Prepare Documents
- Keep Copies
Name Changes Can Affect Documents
Marriage, divorce, passport update, or home country documents may affect how your name appears in Japan.
Check Immigration Procedure
Ask Immigration what notification or card procedure is needed and what documents to bring.
City Office and Other Places
City office, bank, employer, school, phone company, and insurance may also need updates.
Prepare Documents
Bring residence card, passport, official name change documents, and translations if needed.
Keep Copies
Keep copies of old and new documents because later procedures may ask for history.
This article is based on official public information and is written in simple English. Procedures may differ by person and city. Please check the official page or a consultation office for your own case.
Source: https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/index.html
