(My Number) For Foreigners Registered as Residents in Japan

「My Numberの通知」についてのお知らせ

2015/08/28 Friday Highlights, Reference Materials

You will be notified of your Social Security and Tax Number at your registered address in or after October.

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◆  The municipal office will send a notification card to your registered address.
You may fail to receive the notification card if your current address is not registered. Please confirm your registered address in advance.

◆ Beginning in October 2015, every household will receive, by recorded delivery, an envelope containing notification cards showing the Individual Numbers of household members. This card is important because it proves your Individual Number in tax and social security procedures.
Be careful not to throw it away by mistake.

◆ If you are unable to receive your Social Security and Tax Number at your registered address for reasons beyond your control*, please hand-deliver or mail the application for the notice of your temporary residence between 24 August and 25 September to the municipal office where you are registered.

Other  informations:

(japanese) http://www.soumu.go.jp/main_content/000370650.pdf

(english) http://www.soumu.go.jp/main_content/000374091.pdf

 

Cabinet Secretariat Home Page – English – click to open

For Foreigners Registered as Residents in Japan

You will be notified of your 12-digit Social Security and Tax Number (also called Individual Number or “My Number”), beginning in October 2015.

What is the Individual Number (nicknamed “My Number”)?

Individual Numbers are issued under the Social Security and Tax Number System, which is the  base  for  linking  and  putting  together  personal  information  dispersed  across  multiple agencies   under   the   name   of   the   person   it   belongs   to.   The   System   serves   as   social infrastructure  to  improve  the  efficiency  and  transparency  of  the  social  security  and  tax systems, bring greater convenience to the public, and create a fair and just society.

Foreigners   registered   as   residents   in   Japan   (mid-term   residents,   special   permanent residents, etc.) will also receive their Individual Numbers.

 

 When to use the Individual Number

  • You  will  present  your  Individual  Number  to  your  employer  for  use  for  the  creation  of certificates of income and withholding tax, which are needed for tax and social security procedures.
  • You will present your Individual Number to security firms and insurance companies for notation on legal documents used for tax procedures.
  • You will present your Individual Number to the pension office to claim for your employee pension benefits.
  • You  will  present  your  Individual  Number  to  your  municipal  office  to  receive  welfare benefits.

 Necessary procedure

  • The municipal office will send a notification card to your registered address.
    You  may  fail  to  receive  the  notification  card  if  your  current  address  is  not  registered.
    Please confirm your registered address in advance.
  • Beginning   in   October  2015,  every  household   will  receive,  by  recorded   delivery,  an envelope  containing  notification  cards  showing  the  Individual  Numbers  of  household members.  This  card  is  important  because  it  proves  your  Individual  Number  in  tax  and social security procedures.
    Be careful not to throw it away by mistake.
  • You can apply for an Individual Number Card.
    Several   application   options   are   available,   such   as   returning   an   application   for   an  Individual  Number  Card  with  a  photo  of  your  face  attached  by  mail,  or  applying  online with a photo of your face taken with a smartphone. Detailed application procedures will be  described  in  the  instruction  material  enclosed  in  the  envelope  delivered  in  or  after October 2015.
  • You will then receive your Individual Number Card.
    In  January  or  later  in  2016,  you  will  receive  a  notification  that  your  Individual  Number Card  is  ready  for  issuance.  If  you  choose  to  receive  the  Card  at  the  municipal  office, please bring the following three items. The first issuance is free of charge.
    – Notification card
    – Notification of issuance (received after application)
    – Personal ID (driver’s license, passport, residence card, etc.)

What is an Individual Number Card?

  • This card proves both your Individual Number and identity in any procedures related to the Individual Number. It also serves as your official ID card.
  • You can add an electronic certificate to the Card free of charge and use it for online tax returns.
  • You  can  also  use  the  Card  to  receive  services  offered  by  your  local  government  as prescribed  by  its  ordinances  (e.g.,  public  library  services,  issuance  of  seal  registration certificates).  Some  municipalities  will  even  allow  convenience  stores  to  issue  public certificates.
  • Your Basic Resident Registration Card will remain valid until its expiration date. However, you must surrender it once you obtain an Individual Number Card.
  • The IC chip on the Individual Number Card will contain your name, address, date of birth, sex, Individual Number, and other information written on the face of the card, as well as the  electronic  certificate  where  applicable.  No  highly  sensitive  personal  information, such as your income, will be recorded.

 

 

Precautions in handling the Individual Number

  • No one is allowed to use or collect Individual Numbers unless permitted by law. Do not carelessly show your Individual Number to others.
  • Any  person  who  illegitimately  obtains  others’  Individual  Numbers  and  any  authorized person  that  handles  others’  Individual  Numbers  who  provides  a  third  party  with  a  file containing   Individual    Numbers   and    other   sensitive   personal   information   in    an illegitimate manner will be subject to punishment.

 

 

Contact information

Call center information

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Information on My Number System (new office hours on weekends and time extension)
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Public attendance in Japan through the phone number: 0570-20-0178 (only in Japanese)

  • Weekdays: from 9:30 am to 10 pm – weekends and holidays: from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Except in year-end/New Year holidays (Dec 29 to Jan 3)

Public attendance in Japan through the phone number: 0570-20-0291 (English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Portuguese)

  • Weekdays: from 9:30 am to 8 pm– weekends and holidays: from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (service in Japanese and foreign language vary on weekdays)
  • Except in year-end/New Year holidays (Dec 29 to Jan 3)

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Information regarding Notification Card and Card with Individual Number (new service)

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  • Public attendance in Japan through the phone number: 0570-783-578 (only in Japanese)
  • Public attendance in Japan through the phone number: 0570-064-738 (English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Portuguese)
  • Weekdays: from 8:30 am to 10 pm – weekends and holidays: from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (service hour is the same for all languages)
  • Except in year-end/New Year holidays ( Dec 29 to Jan 3)

 

※ Both call centers will work on the hours cited above until March 31, 2016 .

 

Please carefully handle your

Individual Number.

It is valid throughout your entire lifetime.

About International Marriage and Divorce

2015/08/28 Friday Highlights, Reference Materials

研修会「ブラジル・フィリピン・日本の国際結婚、離婚、夫婦問題について」が開催されました

Image4Do you know the term [Kokusai Kekkon] International Marriage? It is a term related to marriage of people from different nationalities.

In the case of an International Marriage, it is necessary to observe the law of the home country from each person involved. The laws, documents and procedures may vary depending on the country.

During this lecture on international marriage, lecturers introduced information and some important procedures for an international marriage.

Interview – Mr. Inagaki Masafumi

“The conditions to get married are different either in Japan, Philippines, Brazil or Peru. Therefore, it is necessary to be within both conditions. For example, in Japan the minimum age to get married is 16 years old, but in Philippines is 18 meaning that a person of Filipino nationality can only get married in Japan when above 18 years old and confirm with documents.”

Interview- Mr. Ishikawa EtsuoImage5

“An international marriage happens when two people from different nationalities are legally getting married. For example, if a person of Japanese nationality gets married someone of Brazilian nationality, Filipino, American, etc, to this union we denominate [Kokusai Kekkon]”

Q1) What are the important procedures in order for two people from different nationalities get married?

“For example, if it is a marriage between a Japanese and a Brazilian national, it is necessary to observe the law in both countries, which factor determines as necessary document in order to consolidate the marriage. In Japan, some documents are required and must be requested along with a Brazilian registry, a birth certificate.

Documents also confirming through a testimonial declaration that the person, through two witness confirming the celibacy, and so on. From Japanese side is simpler, since the [Koseki Tohon] is a unique document where you have conditions to observe the celibacy.”

Just as there are many procedures to follow when there is an international marriage, the same occurs when there is a divorce involving laws and aspects from different countries. Some problems may occur: change of name, division of property, permit of stay, custody of children, among others.

Image2Interview – Mr. Inagaki Masafumi

“Divorce procedure is similar to the marriage, since the conditions are different from each country. Therefore, the conditions must be in agreement with both countries. For example, if the country’s law of one of the spouses just define the divorce through a judicial procedure, just after the accomplishment of it, the start of the procedure in Japan is allowed.

To answer the questions, first and foremost, look for a lawyer of your country, as this you will know the procedures. Or consult lawyers or clericals like us, as well as Houmu Kyoku (Judicial Issue Agency).”

Interview- Mr. Ishikawa EtsuoImage1

“Regarding international marriage, observe the laws and gather the documents. In the case of international divorce due to a failed marriage is more complicated. Since following the laws of just one country will not determine the divorce. For example, if a divorce between a couple of Brazilian nationality and a Japanese, as much as the formalities in Japan are forward, if the federal justice in Brazil does not certificate, the divorce will not be determined. After concluding the accomplishments, all the procedures of Japanese law, you having to homologate, in the case of Brazil, through the competent justice on the third instance that would be the federal justice of Brazil.”

Every citizen is free to constitute a family with someone no matter the nationality. Recently the number of international marriage have increased significantly. But it is important to respect the laws and understand the necessary procedures in order to eventual problems regarding international marriage and divorce do not happen.

 

Image6Interview – Mr. Inagaki Masafumi

“Population in Japan will decrease gradually, that’s why I would like many foreigners come to Japan. Therefore, come to Japan, stay for a long time and have many children here. With this, in the future, Japan will be a happier country. We will give all the support, so get married here and have many children. Ganbatte kudasai.”

Interview- Mr. Ishikawa EtsuoImage7

“I have no advice to give, but marriage is something natural for all human being. We born and develop. Marriage is part of this natural evolution. The international marriage begins with the union of two different cultures. When this kind of union fails and evolves to the negative side, a disagreement, a gap in the culture, where people are not able to understand each other, decide to break up. Consult qualified professionals to know the procedures and laws. Look for qualified professionals so they will help in the proper way.

When you think in divorce, do not leave the situation without a resolution. In the case leaving it in a similar situation, look for a professional. This is the message I leave to the community.”