Resident Registration Net has started operating for foreign residents as well.

According to the "Act for Partial Revision of the Basic Resident Register" (promulgated on July 15, 2009), foreign residents listed on their resident registers are also required to use the Basic Resident Register Network System in the same way as Japanese residents. The operation of Resident Register Net) began on July 8, 2013.
Reference link: What is the Basic Resident Register Network System?

As a result, the following points will change:

●With the start of operation of Resident Registration Net, the resident record code will be written on the resident record of foreign residents (excluding cases where they are planning to move out). The resident registration code is a unique, random 11-digit number that does not duplicate throughout the country, and is essential for nationwide identity verification on the Resident Registration Register network.
●This resident record code will be notified using the "Resident Record Code Notification Sheet." There are no procedures required by this notification, but please keep this notification slip in a safe place.

• Procedures will be simplified, such as by allowing you to omit the submission of a copy of your resident registration card at some administrative agencies.
• Copies of resident records can be issued in municipalities other than Inagi City. (Reference link: Wide-area issuance of copies of resident records )

Note : You must present an official photo ID such as a residence card.

• Those who have been issued with a Basic Resident Registration Card (Registered Resident Registration Card) can receive special treatment for notification of moving in. (Reference link: Special provisions for notification of transfer )

Note : Please note that the issuance and issuance of Resident Registration Cards ended on Monday, December 28, 2015.

◇Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications: Regarding the basic resident register system for foreign residents (external link)
◇FAQ regarding Resident Register Net (PDF file) (external link)
◇About application of resident registration network for foreign residents (Japanese) (PDF file) (external link)

◇About application of Resident Registration Network for foreign residents [Foreign language version] (PDF file)
English version (external link)
Korean version (external link)
Chinese version (simplified) (external link)

Chinese version ( Traditional Chinese ( ) ) (External link)
Spanish version (external link)
Portuguese version (external link)