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What to do if a foreigner gave birth to a child in Japan?
Notification of birth is required at the family register notification counter of the municipality within 14 days. In addition, it is necessary to apply for status of residence within 30 days. Registration of the baby in the home country may be required.
Birth notification
Notification of birth is required at the family register notification counter of the municipality within 14 days.
Application for Status of Residence
You must apply for status of residence within 30 days.
Procedures at the embassy
If you need to register your child in your home country, you must do so as soon as possible.
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