Living in Japan
My Number and your My Number Card
Understand the identification number, card application and common uses.
Your next steps
- 01
Distinguish your individual number from the physical card
Start with the official service linked below. Your circumstances and location can change the procedure.
- 02
Use the official card application route
- 03
Check collection arrangements and identification
- 04
Protect your number and review the permitted use before sharing it
Documents, fees and deadlines
Use the current official checklist for your specific application. Ask Immibot to check current details, or confirm them with the responsible office.
Sources & current information
This is an editorial task guide. The linked official service supplies the current procedure; the guidebook provides background.
Open the responsible official source ↗Guidebook · PDF page 34 / printed page 19 ↗7th edition, March 2025. Rules as of October 2024. Current fees, thresholds and procedures can differ.
Source references organised: 2026-10-12. Current legal requirements are checked when you ask.