Necessary Documents |
- Driver’s License Application Form
- A currently valid foreign driver’s license and an expired license if you have one
- Japanese translation of the valid foreign driver’s license
The translation must be done by the embassy or consulate of representing the country where the license was issued, the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF), Ziplus Co.Ltd, Taiwan-Japan Exchange Association (for Taiwanese license only), or ADAC (for German license only).
- A Certificate of Residence with the permanent domicile indicated (no photocopy acceptable). Or, a Certificate of Residence indicating the applicant’s nationality etc., if the applicant is a foreign national (no photocopy acceptable).
- Applicant’s photo (3 cm high × 2.4 cm wide)
- Passport
※A valid passport and old passports, if you have any.
- Japanese driver’s license, if you have one(even if expired)
*We recommend you to contact Chiba Driver’s License Center in advance since the documents you need to submit may vary depending on the conditions how you have earned your driver’s license overseas. The phone number should you need to call is Chiba Driver’s License Center at 043-274-2000, during our office hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 pm, JST, Monday through Friday except public holidays). Once you reach us, press “1”,”55”, then “1” while following instructions. |