🛂 Japan Re-entry Card Guide
✏️ Use black or dark blue pen. Write clearly in CAPITAL LETTERS.
📤 DEPARTURE CARD
Example
氏名 NameName (as on passport, CAPITAL LETTERS)
SMITH
JOHN
生年月日Date of Birth
05 / 11 / 1988
渡航先国名Destination Country
USA (アメリカ)
航空機便名Flight No. / Vessel
UA837
出国予定期間Intended period out of Japan
✓ Within 1 year
☐ Over 1 year, within 2 years
☐ Over 2 years
Check ✓ the applicable box
✓
1. I am leaving Japan temporarily and will return.
☐ 2. I do not plan to re-enter Japan while my permit is valid.
署名Signature
John Smith
📥 ARRIVAL CARD
Example
氏名 NameName (as on passport, CAPITAL LETTERS)
SMITH
JOHN
生年月日Date of Birth
05 / 11 / 1988
航空機便名Flight No. / Vessel
UA837
1. Have you ever been found guilty in a criminal case?
☐ Yes
✓ No
2. Do you possess narcotics, firearms, or explosives?
☐ Yes
✓ No
署名Signature
John Smith
💡 Important Notes
- 1 Write in CAPITAL LETTERS as on passport
- 2 Date of Birth: Day/Month/Year order
- 3 Check "No" for both questions (normally)
- 4 Period: check "Within one year"
- 5 Item 1: ✓ — leaving temporarily, will return
- 6 Sign same as passport signature
📥 What is ARRIVAL?
The card you submit when re-entering Japan. Fill it out before landing. The officer staples it to your passport when you depart.
📤 What is DEPARTURE?
The card you submit when departing Japan. Fill it out and present at the immigration counter when leaving.
❓ FAQ
1
I left my Residence Card at home ▼
Tell the immigration officer. You can fill out a simple form and proceed with departure.
2
I'm not coming back. Do I need to fill this out? ▼
No. Tell the officer and return your Residence Card.
3
I haven't booked my return ticket yet ▼
That's fine. Fill in the ARRIVAL side before entering Japan, so do it after booking.
4
I'm transiting through Korea to Vietnam. What destination? ▼
Write your final destination: Vietnam.
5
Can I use the facial recognition gate? ▼
No. Use the booth with an immigration officer to depart.
6
Can I fill it out at home in advance? ▼
Yes. Use black or blue pen. If you make a mistake, cross it out and continue using it.
7
Do I need to fill the ARRIVAL side when departing? ▼
No. Fill it before arriving in Japan. The officer will staple it to your passport.
8
The ARRIVAL card came off my passport ▼
Tell the officer upon arrival. They will give you a new form to fill out.
9
What documents do I need when departing? ▼
Just your passport and the reentry form (DEPARTURE side).
10
What documents do I need to re-enter Japan? ▼
Your passport and the stapled ARRIVAL card. No need to show Residence Card.