在留資格更新タイムライン
在留カードの更新スケジュールと必要書類を確認できます。
在留カードに記載された期限を入力
転職した場合、追加書類が必要です
持っている場合、一部の手続きがオンラインで可能
必要書類チェックリスト
0/10共通書類
技術・人文知識・国際業務 用書類
マイナンバー関連
申請のポイント
申請場所
住所地を管轄する地方出入国在留管理局（入管）で申請します。東京は品川、大阪は南港にあります。
審査期間
通常2週間〜1ヶ月程度ですが、混雑状況や申請内容によって変動します。 転職を伴う場合は追加審査のため、さらに時間がかかることがあります。
重要：転職した場合
転職後14日以内に入管へ「契約機関に関する届出」を提出する義務があります。 届出を怠ると、次回の更新審査に影響する可能性があります。
Renewing your residence status (zairyu shikaku) in Japan means hitting a tight window and bringing the right paperwork to immigration. You can apply from three months before your residence card expires, and applying about two months ahead leaves room to fix any missing document. This tool turns your expiry date into a clear timeline that flags how many days you have left and whether you are in the safe, prepare-soon, or urgent zone.
It also builds a tailored document checklist for nine common visa types, including Engineer/Specialist in Humanities, Permanent Resident, Spouse of a Japanese National, Student, Specified Skilled Worker, and Business Manager. Tick off each item as you gather it, with extra documents added automatically if you changed jobs since your last renewal. Everything runs in your browser, so it is a quick, private way to prepare before heading to the immigration bureau.
How to use
- Enter the expiry date printed on your residence card (zairyu card) to generate your renewal timeline.
- Select your visa type from the list, such as Engineer/Specialist in Humanities or Permanent Resident.
- Tick "job change since last renewal" and "My Number card" if they apply, so the checklist adds the right extra documents.
- Read the timeline to see your earliest application date, recommended date, expiry, and the end of the deemed grace period.
- Work through the document checklist and tick off each item as you collect it; the progress bar tracks how far along you are.
FAQ
- How early can I apply to renew my residence status?
- You can submit a renewal application from three months before your residence card expires. The tool recommends applying about two months ahead so there is time to correct any document problems before the deadline.
- What happens if my card expires while immigration is still reviewing my application?
- If you applied before the expiry date, you may legally stay under the deemed-renewal period until a decision is made, up to two months after expiry. The tool shows the exact end date of this grace period.
- Why does the checklist change when I tick "job change"?
- A job change usually requires extra documents such as a resignation certificate, your new employment contract, and the new company's registration record. The tool adds these automatically for visa types where they apply, like Engineer and Specified Skilled Worker.
- Is the data I enter saved or sent anywhere?
- No. Your expiry date and checklist choices stay in your browser and are never uploaded or stored. Reloading the page clears everything, so it is safe to use with your real details.
- Where do I actually submit the application?
- You apply at the regional immigration bureau that covers your registered address, for example Shinagawa in Tokyo or Nanko in Osaka. With a My Number card, some visa types also allow online application.