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I need to update my address to, in, or from Japan

If you live in Japan, or you're moving out of the country, or you're moving somewhere within Japan, you might need to change your address. The process of how you change it and how we verify will be different on the situation.

I'm changing my address from another country to Japan

You can change your address based by following the steps on our editing personal details page.

But if the address field is greyed out, get in touch and send us your Japanese address, including the postal code, and your occupation information. We’ll help you change it. 

I'm changing my Japanese address to a new Japanese address

If you're moving within Japan and are changing from one Japanese address to another, you'll need to submit one of these documents:

  • a new Japanese ID

  • a government-issued document with your full name, date of birth, and new address. This needs to be issued within 6 months, and the My Number section should be covered

Learn here what documents we accept

Get in touch and send us your new address, including the postal code, and your occupation information. We’ll help you change it.

If you’re submitting a My Number card, we only need the front side.

I'm changing my address from Japan to another country

You'll need to submit a valid proof of address. Learn what documents we accept

Get in touch and send us your new address, including the postal code. We’ll help you change it.

What occupation information do you need?

You can select an option from this list:

  • Company executive

  • Company employee

  • Government worker

  • Self employed

  • Stay at home partner

  • Not employed

  • Retired

  • Student

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