Japan Consular Services / U.S. Travel Considerations
Japanese Passport Renewal in USA 2026 (MOFA, ORR Net & MyNaPortal)
Country-specific renewal information, document guidance, fees, processing considerations, and U.S.-based consular submission information.
Consular Authority Info
Official Processing Authority:Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) / Embassy and Consulates-General of Japan in the United States
Note on Terminology: For an existing passport whose remaining validity is less than one year, Japan generally uses the term '切替発給' (reissue/replacement) rather than treating the old passport as simply extended. A completely expired passport, lost passport, or a case involving certain identity/civil-record changes may fall under a new-passport application (新規発給) instead.
2026 Official Consular Fee Schedule
| Passport Service / Applicant Category | Online Application (USD) | In-Person Paper Application (USD) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Standard Passport (Age 18+) | $60.00 USD | $62.00 USD | 10 Years |
| Minor Passport (Under 18 Years) | $30.00 USD | $32.00 USD | 5 Years |
| Reissue for Specified Changes (Remaining Validity Same) | $36.00 USD | $39.00 USD | Same as Existing Expiry |
| Emergency Travel Document (渡航書) | $25.00 USD | Single Emergency Trip | |
| Uncollected Invalidation Reissue (Adult 10-Yr) | $120.00 USD | $123.00 USD | 10 Years |
| Uncollected Invalidation Reissue (Minor 5-Yr) | $60.00 USD | $62.00 USD | 5 Years |
• Fee Revision: Effective July 1, 2026 (standard adult passports are 10-year only; adults can no longer choose 5-year).
• Payment Methods: Online Credit Card Payment (for ORR Net & MyNaPortal electronic applications); In-Person payment at consular window per local mission instructions (Cash / Card).
• Mandatory In-Person Collection: Even when applying online via ORR Net or MyNaPortal, passports MUST be collected in person. Uncollected passports become invalid after 6 months.
🚀 Step-by-Step Application Process
1
Identify Consular JurisdictionLocate the Japanese Embassy in DC or Consulate-General (NY, LA, SF, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Miami, Seattle, Denver, Detroit, Nashville, Honolulu) serving your state.
2
Determine Application TypeIdentify whether you need a Switch/Replacement (切替発給, under 1 year validity), New Passport (新規発給), or Remaining Validity Reissue.
3
Verify Age & Fee TierFrom July 1, 2026, adults (18+) receive 10-year passports ($60 online / $62 paper) and minors under 18 receive 5-year passports ($30 online / $32 paper).
4
Check Koseki Tohon NeedA Koseki Tohon is NOT required for routine renewal with unchanged particulars, but is mandatory for new passports, expired booklets, or name/domicile changes.
5
Submit Online or Paper FormApply online via ORR Net smartphone app or MyNaPortal (with overseas My Number Card), or attend consular office for paper submission.
6
Upload Compliant PhotographProvide a 35x45mm photo (or digital upload) adhering strictly to MOFA ICAO head dimensions and plain white background.
7
Pay Official Consular FeePay via online credit card in the app, or at the consular counter via cash/card per local post rules upon collection.
8
Track Processing TimelineStandard turnaround is approximately 3 to 4 weeks across U.S. consular posts.
9
Collect Passport In PersonAttend the consular office in person with your current passport to collect the new passport; collection must occur within 6 months.
10
Inspect New Passport DetailsVerify name spelling, date of birth, passport number and expiration date; previous passport is officially cancelled and returned.
📋 Document Checklist
The following documents are required for this country's renewal application. Confirm specific requirements before submitting originals.
Current Valid Japanese Passport (Mandatory)Must be presented at application (or uploaded via app) and physically surrendered upon collecting the new passport.
Passport Application Form (Mandatory)Submitted digitally via ORR Net / MyNaPortal smartphone app, or completed official paper form for in-person applicants.
One Official Passport Photograph (Mandatory)35 mm x 45 mm color photo taken within 6 months on plain white background (or compliant digital upload via app).
Proof of U.S. Residence / Status (Mandatory)Valid Permanent Resident Card (Green Card), valid U.S. visa, or U.S. passport for dual citizens.
Koseki Tohon (戸籍謄本) (Not Required for Routine Switch)NOT required for routine switch applications if family register details (name, permanent domicile) remain completely unchanged.
Japan Consular Posts & Jurisdiction
Applicants must apply through the Japanese Embassy, Consulate-General or Consular Office responsible for their U.S. residence.
Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC (DC, MD, VA)
Consulate-General of Japan in New York (NY, NJ, PA, CT, DE, WV, PR, USVI)
Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco (Northern CA, NV)
Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles (Southern CA, AZ)
Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago (IL, IN, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI)
Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta (GA, AL, NC, SC)
Consulate-General of Japan in Boston (MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Consulate-General of Japan in Houston (TX, OK)
Consulate-General of Japan in Miami (FL)
Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle (WA, MT, ID, OR, AK)
Consulate-General of Japan in Denver (CO, NM, UT, WY)
Consulate-General of Japan in Detroit (MI, OH)
Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville (TN, AR, KY, LA, MS)
Consulate-General of Japan in Honolulu (Hawaii)
Consular Office in Saipan (CNMI)
Critical Consular Guidelines & Warnings
- Official fees from July 1, 2026: $60 online / $62 paper (Adult 10-Yr), and $30 online / $32 paper (Minor 5-Yr) — old $115/$79/$43 figures are obsolete.
- Adults (18+) are issued 10-year passports only from July 1, 2026 — 5-year passports are restricted to minors under 18.
- Mandatory In-Person Collection: Online application does NOT allow mail delivery home; you must collect your new passport in person at the mission.
- Koseki Tohon (Family Register) is NOT required for routine switch renewals with unchanged particulars.
- Uncollected Passports: Passports not collected within 6 months become invalid and trigger heavy penalty fees on subsequent applications.
- MyNaPortal route became available August 25, 2026 for holders of the overseas-transferee My Number Card alongside ORR Net.
Safe Filing Guidelines
Before submitting a physical passport, keep secure copies of your passport identification page, relevant U.S. immigration documents and any visa pages that you may need for your records.
Use only the payment method, payee name and payment instructions specified by the issuing government's official embassy, consulate or authorized service provider for the particular application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
From July 1, 2026, Washington lists $62.00 USD for a standard 10-year adult passport when applying on paper and $60.00 USD when applying online. For applicants under 18, the 5-year passport costs $32.00 USD by paper application or $30.00 USD online.
Yes. Eligible overseas residents can apply online through ORR Net, and since August 25, 2026, qualifying holders of the overseas-transferee My Number Card can also use MyNaPortal. The exact application category and supporting documents determine whether the online route is available.
Not necessarily. A straightforward switch application with no change to the information in the family register generally does not require a Koseki Tohon. A Koseki Tohon or qualifying electronic Koseki certificate can be required for a first/new passport, an expired passport, certain name or domicile changes, or other cases requiring verification of family-register information.
Washington currently indicates approximately 3 to 4 weeks under normal conditions. Other Japanese missions can have different operational timelines, and busy periods can take longer. Applicants should allow additional time before international travel.
Yes. Online application does not make passport collection fully remote. MOFA states that the newly issued passport must be received in person at the designated overseas diplomatic mission. A passport that is not collected within six months becomes invalid.
You must report the loss, destruction or theft and apply for a replacement under the applicable procedure. A passport that has been formally reported lost or stolen is invalid and cannot be used even if it is later found. Additional identity and nationality documentation can be required.
Have questions about valid U.S. visas in expired passports, postal safety, or state DMV rules?
⬆️ Refer to FAQ Section Above Official Reference Portals
- https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/passport/
- https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/passport/page22_004039.html
- https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/passport/page22_004057.html
- https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/passport/pass_5.html
- https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/passport/ic_photo.html
- https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/passport.html
- https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/ryoji.html
- https://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/passport02.html
- https://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/passport01.html
- https://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/060826.html
- https://www.houston.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/shomei_tesuu.html
- https://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_01642.html
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Guide At-A-Glance
Listed Fees$60.00 USD (Online) / $62.00 USD (Paper) | Minor: $30.00 USD
Listed Processing TimeApproximately 3 to 4 weeks (Standard across Washington Embassy & U.S. Consulates General)
Listed Submission MethodEmbassy and Consulates-General of Japan in the USA
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