1. REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENCE
The conditions for living in Japan vary according to the visa classification of your passport at the time of your entry. Please check your passport and visa to confirm the length of time you are permitted to remain in Japan. If you wish to change your stay, you must file for this with the proper authorities.

* If you entered the country on a short-term tourist visa, or a visa exemption, working is not permitted.

* In order to carry out activities not permitted under your present visa classification, you must change your visa status, or apply for special permission.

* If you wish to extend your period of stay, you must apply for an extension of the period of stay before you present visa expires.

* If you with to leave the country for any period of time during your stay, and would like to return on the same visa, you must

obtain a re-entry permit prior to your departure.

Procedures for all of the above can be completed
at: SENDAI IMMIGRATION BUREAU
1-3-20 Gorin, Miyagino-ku, Sendai
Miyagi-ken 022-256-6076~8

2. ALIEN REGISTRATION
All foreign nationals residing in Japan are required to register and obtain a Certificate of Alien Rergistration clarifying residence and status. The registration must be completed at the Citizen Division of Ninohe City Hall. In the case of loss, the applicant must apply immediately for the reissuance of a registration certificate within 14 days. Application should be made by submitting applicant's passport, two photographs(when an applicant is 16 years old or over), and a certificate of loss. Those who date of entry in Japan need not apply for alien registration.

(1) Initial Registration
A foreign national staying in Japan is required to apply for initial registration within 90 days from the date of entry. Foreign national's children born in Japan must be registered within 60 days from his/her date of birth. The registration should be made by submitting appelicant's passport and two photographs(when an applicant is 16 years old or over). A birth certificate is required for newborns.

(2) Changes in Registration
When a registrat has changed his/her place of residence or when any changes have taken place in name, nationality, occupation, status of residence, period of stay, name and location of office where engaged, he/she is required to apply for registration of such a change within 14 days of the day on which the change has taken place. The application for registration of such changes should be made by submitting the applicant's original registration certificate and passport. Documented proof is also required to certify the change other than the cases of moving into and out of Ninohe City.
For further information, call the Citizen Division at the Ninohe City Hall 23-3111.

3. FAMILY REGISTRATION ANDNOTIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION	OFFICE IN CHARGE
Marriage Registration Report of Birth Report of Death Notification of change of address/status Burial Permit	Ninohe City Hall Branch Offices; Kintaichi,Tomai,Nisatai, Gohenchi,Ishikiridokoro
Registration of Seal Impression Change of Registered Seal Cancellation of Registered Seal	Ninohe City Hall Branch Offices; Kintaichi,Tomai,Nisatai, Gohenchi,Ishikiridokoro
Alien Registration Issurance of Registered Alien Registered Certificate	Ninohe City Hall
Certificate of Income Certificates of Levied Tax Certificate of Property Certificate of Tax Paid	Ninohe City Hall Branch Offices; Kintaichi,Tomai,Nisatai, Gohenchi,Ishikiridokoro
Registration of Motorcycles of 125cc displacement or less Cancellation of the Motorcycles	Ninohe City Hall
National Health Insurance procedures	Ninohe City Hall Branch Offices; Kintaichi,Tomai,Nisatai, Gohenchi,Ishikiridokoro
National Pension procedures	Ninohe City Hall Branch Offices; Kintaichi,Tomai,Nisatai, Gohenchi,Ishikiridokoro

Office Hours:
Ninohe City Hall 8:30 - 5:00 (Mon.through Fri.)
Other Branch Offices 9:00 - 4:00 (Mon.through Fri.)

4. INFORMATION OF MOVING IN/OUT OF NINOHE CITY
Before moving into/within out of Ninohe City or after moving into the City, you are supposed to complete the fallowing necessary procedures as soon as possible.

(1) Change of School
When you move out Ninohe City
1) Go through the change-of-address registration procedures at the Citizen Division of the Ninohe City Hall or at the other Branch offices.
2) Get the Certificates issued by the present school addressed to a new school where you will attend.

When you move into Ninohe City,
1) Go through the change-of-address registration procedures at Citizen Division of the Ninohe City Hall or at the other Branch offices.
2) Get a notification of removal of the name from the school register at Management Division, Board of Education.
3) Bring both the notification and the certificates issued by the present school addressed to a new school where you will attend.

When you move within Ninohe City,
1) Go through the change-of address registration procedures at the Citizen Division of the Ninohe City Hall or at the other Branch offices.
2) Get a notification of removal of the name from the school register at Management Division, Board of Education.
3) Bring both the notification and the certificates issued by the present school addressed to a new school where you will attend.

(2) Incoming Mail
Report your change of address to a post office nearby. Mail and packages with your previous address will be forwarded to your new address for one year from the date you report.

(3) Motorcycles and Small cars
Report to the under-mentioned of your change and obtain information for new registration and its procedures for tax purposes.

Contact the Iwate Keijidosha Association at 019-639-8021, for motorcycles of 126cc to 250cc displacement or less

Contact the Iwate Keijidosha Association at 019-639-8021, for motorcycles of 126cc to 250cc displacement and small cars

Contact Iwate branch office, Tohoku District Land Transport Bureau 019-637-2911, for motorcycles of 251cc displacement or more

(4) Water, Electricity and Telephone Service Contact and notify the following companies for changes occured including cancellation of the contract and adjustment of the fees.
Water:
The Waterworks Division 23-6101
Edlectricity:
Tohoku Electric Power Co. Inc..
Ninohe Office 23-3193
Telephone:
NTT, Ninohe Branch 23-3441 or 116