Open a Bank Account
Opening a bank account is essential for life in Japan. Conditions differ by bank, and how much of your period of stay remains and how long you have been in Japan both affect the screening. Register your address first, then check each bank's own conditions before applying.
🔗 Related procedures
Move-In Notification
Register your address at the city or ward office of your new location. If moving from within Japan, you must complete the move-out notification first. If arriving from abroad for the first time, no move-out certificate is required.
Getting Your My Number
When you register your address in Japan for the first time, a 12-digit My Number (Individual Number) is assigned to you. The number is recorded in your resident register on the day of registration, and an 'Individual Number Notification' letter will be mailed to your address within approximately 2–3 weeks by non-forwardable registered mail.