To apply for a My Number card you have to be a Japanese citizen or a long-term foreign resident (not a tourist). Your ward office will mail you a My Number notification card and application. Fill out the application and include a recent (not more than six-months old) passport-style photo.
Also know, what is TIN number in Japan?
Japan. Information on Tax Identification Numbers. Section I – TIN Description. Individual Number (“My Number”) Individual Number (nicknamed “My Number”) is 12-digit numbers assigned to individuals living in Japan under the Social Security and Tax Number System.
Also, how do I get a replacement number card in Japan?
As you will need to suspend your Individual Number Card, you will have to contact our Individual Number Card Call Center. Also, please report the loss to the police and take down the number they issue you. You will then have to report the loss to your local municipal office and apply for re-issuance.
What does a My Number card look like?
A My Number Card is a plastic card with your name, address, date of birth, sex and picture on the front, and My Number written on the back. Applying to be issued with a card is voluntary.
What is Japanese Juminhyo?
A Juminhyo is a registry of current residential addresses maintained by local governments in Japan. The Basic Resident Registration is a database containing everyone's resident record, which lists data including your full name, date of birth, sex, address, and relationship to the householder.