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Passport Application and Renewal - TOML

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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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\"]"
ageRequirement = ""
feeCounter = ""
feeOnline = ""
validityYears = ""
background = ""
photoSize = ""
validity = ""
domestic = ""
overseas = ""
domesticLocations = ""
overseasLocations = ""

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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)\"]"
ageRequirement = ""
feeCounter = ""
feeOnline = ""
validityYears = ""
background = ""
photoSize = ""
validity = ""
domestic = ""
overseas = ""
domesticLocations = ""
overseasLocations = ""

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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)\"]"
ageRequirement = ""
feeCounter = ""
feeOnline = ""
validityYears = ""
background = ""
photoSize = ""
validity = ""
domestic = ""
overseas = ""
domesticLocations = ""
overseasLocations = ""

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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\"]"
ageRequirement = ""
feeCounter = ""
feeOnline = ""
validityYears = ""
background = ""
photoSize = ""
validity = ""
domestic = ""
overseas = ""
domesticLocations = ""
overseasLocations = ""

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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
background = ""
photoSize = ""
validity = ""
domestic = ""
overseas = ""
domesticLocations = ""
overseasLocations = ""

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code = "06"
slug = "fees-5year"
name = "5-Year Valid Passport"
description = "5-year valid passport available for applicants aged 12-17."
applicationType = ""
requiredDocuments = ""
ageRequirement = "12歳以上"
feeCounter = 11300
feeOnline = 10900
validityYears = 5
background = ""
photoSize = ""
validity = ""
domestic = ""
overseas = ""
domesticLocations = ""
overseasLocations = ""

[[items]]
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 = ""
requiredDocuments = ""
ageRequirement = "12歳未満"
feeCounter = 6300
feeOnline = 5900
validityYears = 5
background = ""
photoSize = ""
validity = ""
domestic = ""
overseas = ""
domesticLocations = ""
overseasLocations = ""

[[items]]
code = "08"
slug = "photo-requirements"
name = "Photo Specifications"
description = "Size and specifications for passport application photos."
applicationType = ""
requiredDocuments = ""
ageRequirement = ""
feeCounter = ""
feeOnline = ""
validityYears = ""
background = "無背景（白または淡色）"
photoSize = "45mm x 35mm"
validity = "6か月以内に撮影"
domestic = ""
overseas = ""
domesticLocations = ""
overseasLocations = ""

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code = "09"
slug = "processing-time"
name = "Processing Time"
description = "Time required from passport application to issuance."
applicationType = ""
requiredDocuments = ""
ageRequirement = ""
feeCounter = ""
feeOnline = ""
validityYears = ""
background = ""
photoSize = ""
validity = ""
domestic = "約2週間"
overseas = "2週間～1か月"
domesticLocations = ""
overseasLocations = ""

[[items]]
code = "10"
slug = "application-locations"
name = "Application Locations"
description = "Locations where passports can be applied for."
applicationType = ""
requiredDocuments = ""
ageRequirement = ""
feeCounter = ""
feeOnline = ""
validityYears = ""
background = ""
photoSize = ""
validity = ""
domestic = ""
overseas = ""
domesticLocations = "[\"Prefectural Passport Centers\",\"Municipal Offices (some)\",\"Airport Passport Centers\"]"
overseasLocations = "[\"Japanese Embassies\",\"Consulates\"]"