Living Guidebook for Foreign Nationals in Iwate

Immigration
Procedures

Status of Residence and Duration of Stay

Activities Other Than Those Permitted by the Status of Residence

Changing Status of Residence

Extension of Duration of Stay

Permanent Residency

Possession of a Passport

Transfer of Passport Stamps

Immigration Offices

Consultation Regarding
Immigration Matters

Handling Fees

Transfer of Passport Stamps

When you are issued with a new passport, having either lost your old one or the old one having expired, you must get all the stamps relating to your current stay in Japan transferred over from your old passport. You may do so free of charge at your local immigration office. Alternatively you may wish to carry both passports with you at all times.

photo passport