Resident Registration in Ota City — Guide for Foreign Residents
Ota City in Gunma Prefecture is a major manufacturing center, home to Subaru's main factory, and has one of the highest foreign resident ratios in the Kanto region. Approximately 12,000 foreign residents — primarily from Brazil, Vietnam, and the Philippines — call Ota home. The city provides extensive multilingual services in Portuguese, Vietnamese, and English.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Time Required | 30–60 minutes |
| Cost | Free |
| Documents | Residence Card, Passport, Moving-in Notification |
| Office | Ota City Hall |
Step 1: Visit Ota City Hall
Head to Ota City Hall. The city has dedicated multilingual staff who speak Portuguese and can assist Brazilian residents. Vietnamese support is also expanding.
Step 2: Bring Required Documents
Bring your Residence Card, Passport, and Moving-in Notification Form. Multilingual forms are available.
Step 3: Submit at the Registration Counter
The Citizen Affairs section handles registrations. Staff are experienced with foreign residents from the manufacturing sector.
Step 4: Update Your Residence Card
Your Ota address will be printed on your Residence Card. Complete NHI and pension enrollment on the same visit.
- ☑ Residence Card
- ☑ Passport
- ☑ Moving-in Notification Form
Office Information
Ota City Hall — Citizen Affairs Division
Address: 1-1-1 Hamamachi, Ota-shi, Gunma
Phone: 0276-47-1111
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30–17:15
Source: Ota City Official Website
Q: Is Portuguese support available?
Yes, Ota City Hall has Portuguese-speaking staff due to the large Brazilian community. Check availability in advance for specific days.
Q: Why do many Brazilians live in Ota?
The Subaru factory and related manufacturing jobs attracted many Nikkei Brazilians (Japanese-Brazilians) since the 1990s, building a vibrant community with Brazilian shops and restaurants.
※ The information on this site is for reference only. Please confirm procedure details at your local municipal office.
