❓️ Can I Input My Name in Kanji on the Application?

🎯 Who is this for?

Applicants who have names that can be written in Chinese characters (Kanji) and are unsure how to enter their name on visa or school application forms.

❓ Question

I have a name with Chinese characters (Kanji). Can I input my name in Kanji on the application?

✅ Answer

No. You must enter your name using the Roman alphabet during the application process.

📝 Additional Information

✍️ Name Input for Applications

• Use Roman Alphabet Only
  Enter your full name in capital letters using the Roman alphabet (A–Z).
  ✘ Do not use Kanji, Hiragana, or Katakana in the name field.

• Match Your Passport
  Be sure that the spelling and order of your name exactly match what is written in your passport.
  This prevents problems with immigration or enrollment.

🪪 About Your Residence Card

• Kanji Name Option Available After Arrival
  When you receive your residence card at the airport or immigration office, your name will appear in Roman letters by default.

• Optional: Add Kanji Notation
  If you would like your residence card to include both Kanji and Roman letters, you can apply for this after arriving in Japan.

• Where to Apply
  Submit a request at your local immigration office.
  This is optional but can be helpful in daily life and official procedures in Japan.

⚠️ Important Notes

• Your initial application must use Roman letters only.

• You can add Kanji notation later, but only after you have entered Japan.

• The Kanji you use must be consistent with how your name is written in official documents.

💡 FAQs / Tips

• Can I enter my name in both Kanji and Roman letters on the application?
  No. Use Roman letters only for the application.

• Will my residence card show my name in Kanji automatically?
  No. You need to apply for that after arriving in Japan.

• Is Kanji notation required?
  No. It’s optional and mainly for convenience.

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