Moving within Japan
Change of address/Renewal of national health insurance
Please complete the following procedures 1~3 when moving:
Where to go | What to do | ||
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1. City/Ward office | If you move to another ward/city: | Before moving, you must submit a notification for moving out at the city/ward office of your current residence. After moving, submit a notification for moving in at the city/ward office of your new residence. Complete the procedures at the ward/city office of your new residence within 14 days after you move in. | Renew your national health insurance. |
If you move within the same ward/city: | Submit the change-of-address notification at the city/ward office. | ||
2. The University (Academic Affairs Division, Students Center) | Regular students | 1. Update your address via UTAS. | Submit a copy of the new residence card (front and back side) to the International Student Section. |
2. Update the certificate for the student commuter train pass at the counter. | |||
3. Undergraduate students also need to update the student card at the counter. | |||
Research students ( Undergraduate / Graduate Research Student, Special Research Student ) | Complete the change-of-address procedure at the counter. | ||
3. The bank, credit card/ mobile phone company | Report to the bank, credit card/mobile phone companies about change of address. |
*These procedures are necessary to receive important notices/documents.