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Which documents do Japanese residents living abroad need to file a tax refund?

When visiting Japan, you must provide one accepted document showing that you lived outside Japan continuously for at least two years before your latest entry.

Compare your document with the examples below to identify which type you have:

Certificate of Residence 在留証明

  • Document must be issued within 6 months prior to the date of final entry into Japan.

  • Digital/e-Certificates: e-Certificates or paper prints of e-Certificates are accepted
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Copy of the Supplementary Family Register 戸籍の附票の写し

  • Document must be issued within 6 months prior to the date of final entry into Japan.

  • Digital/e-Certificates: e-Certificates or paper prints of e-Certificates are accepted
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Valid My Number Card showing an overseas transfer 国外転出の記載があるマイナンバーカード

  • Document must contain the entry indicating moving overseas (out of Japan).

  • Must be within its valid expiration period
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