Shinjuku CityImmigration
Shinjuku: Reporting Address Changes for Residence Card
新宿区：住居地届出
In short: How Shinjuku City handles reporting address changes for residence card.Within 14 days of establishing your residence (cannot file before you move in).(Source: www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current as of 2026-10-15 (FY2026 / Reiwa 8); source page live on that date. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp/todokede/koseki04_001012.html
Who qualifies
Not yet verified from an official source.
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
Not yet verified from an official source.
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
- Within 14 days of establishing your residence (cannot file before you move in). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
- Residence card or special permanent resident certificate. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、住居地の届出の手続きについて伺いたいのですが、何を持っていけばよいですか。
Sumimasen, jūkyochi no todokede no tetsuzuki ni tsuite ukagaitai no desu ga, nani o motte ikeba yoi desu ka.
Hello. I would like to ask about the procedure for reporting my address. What documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.