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Passport Application and Renewal - INI

Comprehensive information on required documents, fees, application locations, and procedures for new applications and renewals of Japanese passports. This covers the passport application system which became more convenient with the nationwide launch of online applications from March 24, 2025. It includes essential information for applicants such as choosing between 10-year and 5-year valid passports, preparing required documents, and photo specifications.

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[item.new-application]
code=01
slug=new-application
name=New Application
description=Procedures for first-time applicants, expired passports, or lost/stolen/destroyed passports.
applicationType=new
requiredDocuments=["Passport Application Form","Family Registry Certificate (Full)","Residence Certificate (if required)","Photo (45mm x 35mm)","Identity Verification Document"]
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[item.renewal-application]
code=02
slug=renewal-application
name=Renewal Application
description=Renewal procedures when remaining validity is less than 1 year or visa pages are full.
applicationType=renewal
requiredDocuments=["Passport Application Form","Photo (45mm x 35mm)","Currently Valid Passport","Family Registry Certificate (if changes exist)"]
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[item.online-application]
code=03
slug=online-application
name=Online Application
description=Online application via Myna Portal, launched nationwide from March 24, 2025.
applicationType=online
requiredDocuments=["Myna Portal Account","Digital Face Photo","Identity Verification Document","Credit Card (for payment)"]
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[item.paper-application]
code=04
slug=paper-application
name=Counter Application (Paper Form)
description=Traditional application method using paper forms at the counter.
applicationType=paper
requiredDocuments=["Paper Passport Application Form","Original Family Registry Certificate (Full)","Photo","Identity Verification Document"]
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[item.fees-10year]
code=05
slug=fees-10year
name=10-Year Valid Passport
description=10-year valid passport available for applicants aged 18 and over.
applicationType=
requiredDocuments=
ageRequirement=18歳以上
feeCounter=16300
feeOnline=15900
validityYears=10
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[item.fees-5year]
code=06
slug=fees-5year
name=5-Year Valid Passport
description=5-year valid passport available for applicants aged 12-17.
applicationType=
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ageRequirement=12歳以上
feeCounter=11300
feeOnline=10900
validityYears=5
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[item.fees-5year-under12]
code=07
slug=fees-5year-under12
name=5-Year Valid Passport (Under 12)
description=5-year valid passport for children under 12 years old.
applicationType=
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ageRequirement=12歳未満
feeCounter=6300
feeOnline=5900
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[item.photo-requirements]
code=08
slug=photo-requirements
name=Photo Specifications
description=Size and specifications for passport application photos.
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background=無背景（白または淡色）
photoSize=45mm x 35mm
validity=6か月以内に撮影
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[item.processing-time]
code=09
slug=processing-time
name=Processing Time
description=Time required from passport application to issuance.
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domestic=約2週間
overseas=2週間～1か月
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[item.application-locations]
code=10
slug=application-locations
name=Application Locations
description=Locations where passports can be applied for.
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domesticLocations=["Prefectural Passport Centers","Municipal Offices (some)","Airport Passport Centers"]
overseasLocations=["Japanese Embassies","Consulates"]