After You Arrive

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• Please be aware of these matters:

  1. Alien Registration

  Foreigners who plan to stay in Japan for more than 90 days are required to apply for the Alien Registration Card within 90 days from the date of entry in Japan, at the city office.

  The Alien Registration Card has to be collected within the specified time as notified during the application. It is important that this Alien Registration Card is carried at all times and presented to authorized official such as immigration officials or police officers when requested.  Except when re-entry into Japan has been approved, the Alien Registration Card must be surrendered to the immigration officer at the port of exit.

  2. Procedures for Temporary Exit from Japan

   Foreigners in Japan planning to return to their home countries or visit other countries for a short period during their term of residence must apply for a re-entry permit at Regional Immigration Bureaus before leaving Japan.

  3. Extending Term of Residence

   Term of residence must be extended at Regional Immigration Bureaus when planning to stay in Japan longer than the term of residence initially applied for during the entry into Japan.

  4. Revocation of the Status of Residence

  Policy on revocation of status of residence was established on December 2, 2004.  Under this policy, status of residence can be revoked in cases where activities engaged in were falsely declared and/or submission of false personal history documents.

  5. Healthcare and Medical Insurance
  

  Foreigners who will be staying in Japan for a period of more than 1 year have to subscribe to the “National Health Insurance”.  Please register for the National Health Insurance at Kure city office and pay the insurance premium.

  The insurance premium has to be paid monthly once registration is completed.  The premium varies according to local councils and one’s income.

  Once registered with the National Health Insurance, you will only need to pay 30% of the total medical bill.  When receiving treatment for injuries or illnesses, you have to present your insurance card to be eligible for the discounted payment.  Take note that the medical cost for treatments not covered by the insurance scheme has to be paid in full at your own expense.

  Students with “College Student” visa that have registered with the National Health Insurance are eligible for JASSO’s Medical Expenses Reimbursement Program.  This entitles the students for a further discount of 35% from the self-pay amount of 30%.