Japan पुगेपछि पहिलो 30 दिनमा गर्नुपर्ने 15 काम: Student Checklist
A practical arrival checklist covering residence registration, health insurance, My Number, school enrollment, banking, phone, transport and emergency preparation.
By SJLA Pre-Departure Team · Published · Updated
Quick Answer
After arriving in Japan, first complete immigration and school instructions, register your address at the municipal office within the required period, enroll in National Health Insurance, secure housing essentials, and organise communication, money and transport. Keep your residence card safe and carry it as required.
First 72 Hours
- Confirm your residence card. Check name, status and period of stay.
- Reach approved accommodation safely. Keep the school and housing contact available offline.
- Tell the school you arrived. Follow orientation and enrollment instructions.
- Secure passport, COE copy, residence card and cash. Store copies separately.
- Get temporary connectivity. A working phone helps with maps and official contact.
First Two Weeks
- Register your address. Official guidance says to take the residence card to the municipal office within 14 days after determining where you live.
- Join National Health Insurance. Complete it at the municipal office after resident registration if applicable.
- Understand My Number. The notification follows resident registration; store it safely.
- Confirm school timetable and attendance rules. Learn how absence and lateness are recorded.
- Learn local garbage rules. Sorting days and categories differ by municipality.
By Day 30
- Set up a bank account if needed. Ask the school which banks and documents are practical for new students.
- Choose a lawful phone plan. Understand contract length, device payments and cancellation fees.
- Plan the commute. Compare a student pass with individual fares.
- Prepare emergency information. Save school, landlord, police, fire/ambulance and embassy contacts.
- Review the monthly budget. Use actual rent, transport, groceries and insurance rather than the pre-departure estimate.
Documents to Carry to Procedures
| Procedure | Commonly useful items |
|---|---|
| Municipal registration | Residence card, passport and address/housing details |
| School enrollment | School instructions, passport and residence card |
| Insurance | Resident-registration information and requested identification |
| Bank/phone | Residence card, address proof, phone/email and school evidence as requested |
Requirements vary by office and provider, so check before visiting.
Safety Rules
- Never hand your residence card or bank account to a broker
- Do not sign a Japanese contract you do not understand
- Ask the school before paying an unexpected housing or job fee
- Keep digital and paper copies of key documents
- Learn disaster routes and the nearest evacuation site
Official Sources
- Residence card and address registration: studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/immigration-procedures/
- National Health Insurance: studyinjapan.go.jp/en/life/insurance/
- Accommodation rules: studyinjapan.go.jp/en/life/accomodation/