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Moving to Ota as a Foreigner

From moving-in notification, visa, and health insurance to Japanese classes

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    ๐Ÿ  Life Events Open
    Move-in Notification (From another municipality to Ota City)
    Submit your move-in notification within 14 days of moving to Ota City. Foreign residents must apply at the main City Hall or Yabuzukahonmachi Office.
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    ๐ŸŒ Foreign Residents Open
    Residence Card and Visa Renewal
    Visa renewals are done at the Takasaki Immigration Bureau (027-328-1154), not City Hall. If you renew your visa, remember to extend your My Number Card at City Hall.
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    ๐ŸŒ Foreign Residents Open
    Multilingual Consultation Center for Foreign Residents
    Even if you do not understand Japanese, you can consult in multiple languages at the Foreign Resident Consultation Desk on the 1st floor of Ota City Hall (Phone: 0276-48-1001, Weekdays 8:30-17:15).
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    ๐Ÿฅ Health & Insurance Open
    Enrollment and Withdrawal from National Health Insurance
    You must complete the 'enrollment' procedure when leaving a company, and the 'withdrawal' procedure when starting a new job, within 14 days. Delays may result in paying full medical costs or double billing of insurance taxes.
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    ๐ŸŒ Foreign Residents Open
    Japanese Language Classes
    If you want to learn Japanese in Ota City, volunteer Japanese classes are available. Contact the International Exchange Section (0276-47-1908) for details.