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If the change/correction is within one year after issuance, you may apply by mail (for both adults and minors age 16 and under).
Please send the following items to the Consular office in your district.
Where to send your package: Consular office in your district.
If the change is more than one year after issuance, please follow the procedures for passport renewal (Age 16 and up / Children under 16 ) and include:
*All foreign documents must be accompanied by an English translation (formal or informal). Click here for translation templates for Japanese documents.
Please call your nearest Consulate or Embassy:
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