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Airports where residence cards are issued upon arrival in Japan, airports where they are not, and procedures when entering through a non-issuing airport

■ What is a Residence Card? A residence card (在留カード, zairyū kādo) is an official identification document issued to foreign nationals who are permitted to stay in Japan for a medium to long-term period. It certifies the holder’s immigration status and includes important information such as name, nationality/region, date of birth, status of residence, and …

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