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Hoser · Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 694 Location: Toronto, Canada

I know that whenever you move you are required to update your card. How about this-I just got a brand new passport a couple of months ago and I saw last night, just looking at my gaijin card, that there's actually passport information on the front as well. Since I'm going home for a month this summer, should I be getting down to my city office with my new passport and getting that updated?

Brooks · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 1369 Location: Sagamihara

the new passport should have a new number, so, yes I think it should be wriiten on the back by a city official.

Apsara · Joined: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 2142 Location: Tokyo, Japan

Yes, you should have that changed. Any time any of the info on the card changes, you need to go to the office to have your card updated.

southofreality · Joined: 12 Feb 2007 Posts: 579 Location: Tokyo

When in doubt, it's better to just go down (or call) and get the straight scoop from the real authorities.

gonzarelli · Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 6:41 am Post subject:

I seriously doubt this will cause a problem with immigration. It took me two or three months to get things updated on my card. I believe the change of address is the one thing you shouldn't waste any time updating.

Hoser · Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 694 Location: Toronto, Canada

Well it's a 20 minute bike ride and I got the time so I'll just scoot on down on my day off-better safe than sorry.

Apsara · Joined: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 2142 Location: Tokyo, Japan

The thing is Immigration aren't going to know that your job or address has changed. If they do want to see your card though, and look closely enough (I didn't get asked for my ARC last time) they will see that your passport number is different, so I would put that as a higher priority for updating, somewhat below updating after renewing your visa.