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Passport Application and Renewal - TSV

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