What should I check on the Residence Card?

The Residence Card is an essential document that must be verified when hiring foreign workers.

Generally, verifying the following four points can help prevent legal risks.

1. Status of Residence (front of card)
Check the “Status of Residence” section on the front of the card.
It is crucial to ensure that the status of residence matches the job duties of the prospective employee.

2. Period of Stay (front of card)
Check the “Period of Stay (Date of Expiration )” field.
・Is the period of stay still valid?
・Is the renewal date approaching?
*If an employee is allowed to work after their period of stay has expired, the company may also be subject to penalties.

3. Employment Restrictions (front of card)
Check the "Work Restrictions” section.
Depending on the Status of Residence, the types of work permitted and the conditions may vary.

When hiring as a full-time employee, ensure that the Status of Residence matches the job duties.
*When hiring exchange students or family members, you must also check the “Permission to engage in activities outside of one's visa status” section on the back of the Residence Card.

4. Verifying the Validity of the Residence Card Number
You can verify the validity of a residence card number using services provided by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.
To prevent issues arising from forged or expired residence cards, we recommend verifying this before hiring.

At CROSSY GLOBAL.biz, we provide practical support regarding how to verify the Status of Residence and pre-hiring checkpoints.