u/Adiost

Went to Shinagawa yesterday to pick up my new zairyu after 22 months of waiting. The pictures I submitted with the application back in 2024 are what they would have printed on the new card, but the way I look has changed a bit.

I made new pictures and brought them with me. Asked the clerk to use the new picture, they showed me the one on file and asked which one I want. They gave me a form with a new picture stuck to it to sign (don't remember what it was exactly), and that was it, I got a card with an up to date picture.

I couldn't find anything about whether this is possible or not online, so posting this for other's sake. Naturally, the pictures you bring must satisfy the usual requirements.