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Residence Card and Visa Renewal

💡 The Bottom Line
Visa renewals are done at the Takasaki Immigration Bureau (027-328-1154), not City Hall. If you renew your visa, remember to extend your My Number Card at City Hall.
🗓 5W1H Overview
👤 Who
Foreign residents living in Japan
📋 What
Application for extension or change of status of residence
⏰ When
From 3 months before until the expiration date of your current visa
📍 Where
Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau Takasaki Branch (Takasaki City)
❗ Why
To legally continue living in Japan and avoid overstaying
📝 How
①Gather required documents → ②Apply at Takasaki Immigration Bureau → ③Receive new Residence Card later
⏱ Immigration processing: 2 weeks to over 1 month
📖 Easy Explanation

Information on renewing or changing your Residence Card (Visa) to continue living in Japan.

[Visa Renewal] You must apply for an extension of period of stay at the Regional Immigration Bureau before your current visa expires. You can apply from 3 months prior to the expiration date.

[Where to Apply] Procedures are NOT done at Ota City Hall. You must go to the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau, Takasaki Branch. Address: 1F Takasaki Legal Affairs General Government Building, 26-5 Takamatsu-cho, Takasaki City Phone: 027-328-1154

[What to do at City Hall] Once you receive your new Residence Card, you generally do not need to report it to Ota City Hall. However, if you have a My Number Card, you MUST go to Ota City Hall (Citizen's Affairs Division) to extend the expiration date of your My Number Card.

✅ Checklist
  • Overstaying is illegal
    Required
  • Documents differ by visa type
    Required
  • Bring both cards to City Hall
    Optional
👥 Who Qualifies
  • Foreign residents whose Residence Card is expiring soon
  • Those who want to change their visa status
❓ Terms & FAQ
Residence Card (Zairyu Card)
An ID card issued to foreign nationals residing mid-to-long term in Japan. You must carry it at all times.
Immigration Bureau (Nyukan)
The national government office that processes visas and issues residence cards. For Gunma, it's in Takasaki City.
❓ FAQ
Can I renew my visa at Ota City Hall?
No. Visa procedures must be done at the Immigration Bureau in Takasaki City.
I don't understand Japanese and am worried about the procedures.
You can consult the Multilingual Consultation Desk at Ota City Hall, or hire an administrative scrivener (Gyoseishoshi) for a fee.
📎 Related Procedures
🌏 Multilingual Consultation Center for Foreign Residents → 🏠 My Number Card Application →

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