Hello, I am going to be entering Japan at the end of the month on a Student Visa for a full year study at a university, but my program, and move in to the dorms, will not occur until roughly 3 weeks after I enter Japan as planned.
I understand that registration of residence with the residence card received at immigration must occur within 14 days otherwise a ¥200,000 fine will be given, but as I will not be at my address until after this period, is it possible to register before then? Or is it upon me actually taking residence at my long term address in the dorms that the 14 days period starts, and thus will not cause an issue for me?
I have contacted the university, who told me not to worry about it if I’m traveling around in that several week period before, but given the potential ramifications wanted to ask if anyone had any experience or knowledge of how the registration/deadline is considered.
Additionally, since I will be arriving in late July for a program beginning late August, I saw another post on this subreddit warning that I would need to make arrangements for pension and health insurance payments prior to the beginning of my program, if any of you have experience or knowledge regarding that as well.
Thank you very much in advance for any and all information you provide.
by Accomplished_Bat6997