Life setup in Japan before starting delivery work

Prepare in the right order. First confirm that your status of residence permits the work, then arrange your address, phone, bank account and housing.

Five steps to get ready

1. 1. Confirm your right to workCheck your residence card, permission for activities outside your status and the contract type. Independent-contractor work may be treated differently from an ordinary part-time job.
2. 2. Register your addressAfter moving in, ask your municipal office about address registration, health insurance, pension and other procedures that apply to you.
3. 3. Set up a phone and SIMCompare identity checks, payment methods, coverage where you work, data allowance, contract term, cancellation fees and language support.
4. 4. Prepare a bank accountAsk the financial institution which residence, address, phone and employment documents it needs and how you can receive pay. Never lend your account to another person.
5. 5. Read housing and work contractsIn a language you understand, check initial housing costs, guarantor terms, utilities, pay, expenses, insurance, accident procedures and cancellation terms.

Do not send these in chat

• Residence-card or passport numbers
• Passwords, PINs or verification codes
• Card or bank-account details, or identity-document photos

Official information

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