The residence card ceases to be effective in cases that fall under any of the following items:
在留カードは、次の各号のいずれかに該当する場合には、その効力を失う。
when the mid- to long-term resident who was issued with a residence card is no longer a mid- to long-term resident;
在留カードの交付を受けた中長期在留者が中長期在留者でなくなつたとき。
when the validity period of the residence card has expired;
在留カードの有効期間が満了したとき。
when the mid- to long-term resident who was issued with a residence card (except for persons who have been granted re-entry permission pursuant to the provisions of Article 26, paragraph (1)) has received confirmation of departure from an immigration inspector at the port of entry or departure from which they are to depart pursuant to the provisions of Article 25, paragraph (1);
when the mid- to long-term resident who was issued with a residence card and has been granted re-entry permission pursuant to the provisions of Article 26, paragraph (1) departed from Japan, and did not re-enter Japan within the validity period of the re-entry permission;
when the mid- to long-term resident who was issued with a residence card has been issued with a new residence card; or
在留カードの交付を受けた中長期在留者が新たな在留カードの交付を受けたとき。
when the mid- to long-term resident who was issued with a residence card has died.
在留カードの交付を受けた中長期在留者が死亡したとき。
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port of entry or departure
「出入国港」
A seaport or airport, designated by Ministry of Justice Order, through which foreign nationals must enter and leave Japan.
Defined inArticle 2, paragraph (1), item (viii)· applies throughout the law
immigration inspector
「入国審査官」
The immigration official provided for in Article 61-3, who examines people landing in Japan and cases for deportation, among other duties.
Defined inArticle 2, paragraph (1), item (x)· applies throughout the law
mid- to long-term residents
「中長期在留者」
A foreign national residing in Japan with a status of residence who is issued a residence card: everyone except those granted a stay of three months or less, Temporary Visitors, holders of Diplomat or Official status, and others specified by Ministry of Justice Order.
Short name set inArticle 19-3, paragraph (1)