

A former surname that appears on the Family Registry will now be noted in parenthesis as “旧姓/Former surname” on your passport. ・ A new system to indicate alternative surname/given name will be effective April 1, 2021. 〇 Non-Hepburn Spelling & Alternative Names Please bring the Family Registry ( Koseki Tohon only) or the Final Judgment issued by the court which states the legal custody.Īdditional supporting documents may be required if you have overstayed your visa, have not submitted your registrations, submitted questionable documents, etc. If the parents of a minor (under age 18) are divorced, documentation in regards to the custody of the child will be required.
Renewing passport driver#
Driver License, mail addressed to applicant, checkbook, etc. are required to bring their birth certificate known as the Consular Report of Birth Abroad. Passport or Birth Certificate for dual citizens born in the U.S. This passport will be given back to you at pick up. Eye glasses: cannot have frame cover eyes or flash reflect over eyesĬurrent passport (If lost or stolen, click here ) Any photos with an exaggerated smile with teeth showing, or hair covering the eyes, or any digitally altered photos may not be accepted. Best if taken at a photo studio as grainy digital camera photos may not be accepted.

Should be facing forward with plain background. passport photo, however, the size of the face (from head to chin) should be between 3.2 - 3.6cm (~ 1⅜“). The applicant must submit the original Letter of Consent along with the envelope it was mailed in. If the parent or guardian does not live with the minor, the minor will need the Letter of Consent from them in order to apply. Minors (under age 18) will need a parent or legal guardian signature. Applicants age 6 and older will need to sign their own name. Minors under the age of 18 can only apply for a 5-year passport. There are 2 types: 10-year or 5-year passport.
Renewing passport download#
You may fill it out at our office or download here (must type in Japanese and print out the form.) passport card OR you have had your name changed by marriage or court order and can submit proper certified documentation to reflect your name change.- To request an application form by mail, click here.

passport book and/or card that you are renewing has not been limited from the normal ten year validity period due to passport damage/mutilation, multiple passport thefts/losses, or non compliance with 22 C.F.R.51.41. passport book and/or card that you are renewing was ISSUED less than 15 years ago passport book and/or passport card was issued.
