MMoving to Japan

Lost passport and working holiday visa in Japan

  • October 13, 2025

I have recently entered Japan under the working holiday visa and received my residence card. Following this, I lost my passport with visa. I am intending to leave Japan in 3 weeks and re-enter 17 days later using the re-entry permit system.

If I get a new passport (New Zealand), will that invalidate the visa? If yes, will I also need to apply for a new WHV and can this be done in Japan?

Is there a Transfer of Endorsement available for this visa?

Thanks

by Successful_Bowl_6026

2 comments

  2. Your permission to live in Japan is your status of residence and it is encoded on your residence card. The visa is only used for your initial entry and is not relevant anymore.

    So go to your nearest embassy/consulate and talk to them about whether you’ll have time to replace your passport before your trip or if they’ll need to issue you an emergency travel document (temporary passport) to cover you until you’re back in Japan.

    As long as your residence card is still valid you’ll be able to request a special re-entry permit at the airport on your way out of the country.

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