What materials do I need to change my driver's license in Japan?

The following are the qualifications required to apply for a Japanese driver's license:

Have a permanent residence in Japan

Hold a valid foreign (China) driver's license. The driver's license cannot expire at the time of application and during the subsequent examination.

After getting a driver's license in China, I stayed in China for a total of three months. Friends who come to Japan soon after obtaining a driver's license can also calculate the time to return to China on annual leave.

Other examination conditions for applying for renewal of driver's license:

When the application is submitted, the driving license is still valid in the issuing country.

It is not allowed to change to the second _ _ _ exemption (driving for manned purposes, such as buses and taxis).

This application cannot be represented by others.

In the case of obtaining a driver's license in Japan before, it may be unnecessary to confirm knowledge and skills, so please submit your expired Japanese driver's license or driving experience together.

2. What information do I need to change my Japanese driver's license?

(1) Foreigners are leaving their cards.

(2) Original driver's license (original and photocopy): After you get your driver's license, you must stay in China for three months, which is enough. When checking, you will calculate your time in China according to the entry and exit stamp on your passport.

(3) Driver's license translation: The driver's license translation fee produced by Japan Motor Vehicle Association (JAF) is 3,000 yen. Generally, if it takes a week to get it quickly, you can also get it on the same day. Note: You must go to JAF for translation, otherwise it will not be recognized. (JAF website: jaf: www.jaf.or.jp/inter/translation), you need to bring your driver's license and passport, and you can choose to mail it (courier fee is 500 yen) or pick it up.

(4) Original passport: If you have changed your passport, you need to take the original passport with you, because you need to calculate the time of stay in China.

(5) Basic driver information form issued in China (+test report: issued by China dmv. The information table must contain the name of the school that took the exam at that time. If not, you need to provide test transcripts.

(6) Examination results of subjects issued by domestic traffic control offices: If any, it is best to submit them.

(7) Japanese resident ticket: If you want to go to the local service office, you need to record your nationality.

(8) Two bareheaded photos (3 cm high and 2.4 cm wide) taken within 6 months.

(9) ID card (just in case)

legal ground

Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China

Nineteenth driving a motor vehicle, should obtain a motor vehicle driver's license according to law.

To apply for a motor vehicle driver's license, the driver's license conditions stipulated by the public security department of the State Council shall be met; After passing the examination, the traffic administrative department of the public security organ shall issue the motor vehicle driver's license of the corresponding category.

Holders of overseas motor vehicle driver's licenses meet the driving license requirements stipulated by the public security department of the State Council, and can issue motor vehicle driver's licenses to China after passing the examination by the traffic management department of the public security organ.

The driver shall drive the motor vehicle according to the quasi-driving type specified in the driver's license; When driving a motor vehicle, you should carry a motor vehicle driving license with you.

Except the traffic administrative department of the public security organ, no other unit or individual may confiscate or detain the motor vehicle driver's license.