Carry ID

New Zealanders visiting or living in Japan are reminded that it is a legal requirement for foreign nationals to carry their passport or Alien Registration Card at all times. If stopped by police without a passport or Alien Registration Card, a foreigner can potentially face temporary detention.

Application for an Alien Registration Card must be made to the local city office by any foreign national staying in Japan on a visa for more than 90 days. For more details, see here.