Explanation of how foreigners can obtain a My Number Card! A must-see for those who plan to move to Japan!
Japan has a "My Number System" (Social Security and Tax Number System) to certify individuals. For those who are planning to move to Japan but are not familiar with the My Number card, here is an introduction to the convenient system of obtaining a My Number card. For foreign residents who "plan to immigrate to Japan but are not familiar with the My Number card," here is an introduction to the convenient system for obtaining a My Number card.
What is a My Number Card?
My number card is a card that contains a 12-digit number given to every person who has a "resident card" in Japan. This number is being used as a social infrastructure for social security, taxation, disaster management, etc., to verify that the information of an individual belongs to the same person.
Examples of My Number Card Usage
My number card is used in the following situations
(1) When receiving social security benefits such as pensions, childcare allowances, and medical services
It is used for clerical work to confirm eligibility for obtaining pension, unemployment insurance, child allowance, welfare, etc.
(2) When filing tax returns
It is used for clerical work related to tax returns, etc.
(iii) When sending money overseas or receiving money from overseas
It is used for administrative work related to outbound remittances.
(4) When creating an account at a bank
It is used for clerical work related to account opening.
(5) When used as official identification
My number card is used as an identification document in place of a driver's license or passport, as it contains the name, address, gender, date of birth, and photo.
Why is a My Number Card useful?
My number card is equipped with an IC chip and serves as an electronic certificate, enabling the following in administrative procedures
File tax returns using the e-Tax online service.
Normally, taxpayers must visit a tax office to file their tax returns, but with the use of a my number card, it is possible to complete tax returns online with ease.
Reference:https://www.e-tax.nta.go.jp/
Online service for child allowance and nursery school applicationsFitting ServiceDoing it with
Normally, when applying for a child allowance or an authorized nursery school, you need to go to the municipal office to complete the necessary procedures, but if you use your My Number card, you can apply online.
Reference:https://myna.go.jp/SCK1501_02_001/SCK1501_02_001_Init.form
Obtain a copy of your residence certificate, seal registration certificate, etc. at a convenience store.
Normally, one must go to a municipal office to receive documents such as a resident card, but with a My Number card, this can be done at a nearby convenience store.
Use as health insurance card
After obtaining a My Number Card, you can use it as a health insurance card at medical institutions and pharmacies by applying online through MyNa Portal.
Reference:https://myna.go.jp/
How to make a My Number Card
The following is a summary of how to apply for a my number card, which is very convenient to have.
How to apply
(1) Make sure you have the application form for the issuance of a personal number card in hand.
An application form for the issuance of a personal number card is an application form required for the creation of a personal number card, which you will receive from the municipal office two to three weeks after it is registered on your resident registration card along with the personal number notification form. The personal number notification is a document that contains your "name," "date of birth," and "my number (personal number)," etc.
(2) Online application via smartphone or computer
(1)Read the QR code on the application form and access the application URL.
(2)Register your e-mail address, application ID on the application form, photo, whether you wish to receive an electronic certificate, whether you have Braille or not, and your date of birth.
(3)Confirmation that an application completion e-mail has been sent to your registered e-mail address.
(4) Confirmation that a notice of issuance was sent home by postcard from the municipality about a month later.
(5) Bring the following required documents to the city office to pick up your My Number Card by the deadline indicated on the issuance notice (postcard).
[Required Documents]
- Grant notification (postcard)
- Identification documents such as a residence card or driver's license
- Notification card" (for those who received the card before May 2020)
- Basic Resident Registration Card (only if you have one)
- My number card (only if you have one)
Other ways to do this are to use the city'sApplication from a photo machineor using the mailing envelope delivered with the application form for issuance of the personal number card.Application by mailis also possible.
If you lose your my number card
If you have lost your My Number Card, here is what to do.
Procedures when you lose your My Number Card
(1) Call the call center and request temporary suspension.
To prevent possible misuse, request a temporary suspension from the following number.
Personal Number Card Call Center:0570-783-578 (Temporary suspension applications are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.)
(2) Report the lost property to the police and take down the receipt number.
Report the lost property to the police so that they can receive it when it is reported to them as a lost property.
(3)Go through the procedures to apply for reissuance to the municipality.
Submit a notification card loss report and application for reissuance to the section in charge of my number at the city office where you are registered as a resident.
It takes about 3-4 weeks from the time of application to the time of reissuance, so be careful not to lose it if possible.
Reference: My Number Card General Sitehttps://www.kojinbango-card.go.jp/faq/
summary
My number card is an electronic certificate with a number associated with it to prove your personal identity. Why not create a My Number Card to ease troublesome paperwork and to use as an ID card with a photo?
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