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Isn't it in any country, really?

shiroiuma 3y ago
Maybe, maybe not. Your passport is absolutely necessary to get on the airplane and go home, wherever you go. But in Japan, it is mandatory for foreigners to carry their passport at all times in public, and to show that passport to police officers upon request. Not all countries are like this; in America, there's no requirement to carry ID at all times, for instance. Also in Japan, if you're a foreigner (this includes non-citizens on long-term visas or even with permanent residence status), you must carry identification at all times. Usually, this means your "residence card", since it's dumb to carry your passport unless you're traveling internationally. Citizens, however, are not required to carry ID. This can cause problems when police assume you're a foreigner and don't believe you're naturalized.
- lmm 3y ago
  > Usually, this means your "residence card", since it's dumb to carry your passport unless you're traveling internationally. Why would it be "dumb"? But regardless, AIUI you're legally required to carry your residence card specifically (or, if you're a temporary visitor, specifically the passport you entered on with its entry stamp, although they relaxed that part for covid), not just identification.
  - bombcar 3y ago
    Losing your passport can be a bigger hassle than losing your residence card, I presume.
    - lmm 3y ago
      IMO not so much unless you travel a lot. It's more expensive, but you'd worry more about a residence card being used to e.g. open fraudulent bank accounts in your name.
- toast0 3y ago
  > Not all countries are like this; in America, there's no requirement to carry ID at all times, for instance. US law requires aliens to carry their 'certificate of alien registration' or 'alien registration receipt card' 8 U.S. Code § 1304 (e) [1] US citizens have no such requirement. And, afaik, have no requirement to have ID at all. Professional medical providers participating in a birth have an obligation to register the child under state laws, but not all births are connected to professional medical providers. It's really convenient to have a birth certificate, so most citizens have their births registered, but it's not required. [1] https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1304 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1304
lmm 3y ago
Nope. Plenty of countries where you can be out and about in public without any id at all (e.g. the UK). Even in Germany (which is pretty strict relative to other countries I've been in) it's legal to leave your passport in your hotel, although you risk having the police escort you back there to show it to them.

Maybe, maybe not. Your passport is absolutely necessary to get on the airplane and go home, wherever you go. But in Japan, it is mandatory for foreigners to carry their passport at all times in public, and to show that passport to police officers upon request. Not all countries are like this; in America, there's no requirement to carry ID at all times, for instance. Also in Japan, if you're a foreigner (this includes non-citizens on long-term visas or even with permanent residence status), you must carry identification at all times. Usually, this means your "residence card", since it's dumb to carry your passport unless you're traveling internationally. Citizens, however, are not required to carry ID. This can cause problems when police assume you're a foreigner and don't believe you're naturalized.

lmm 3y ago
> Usually, this means your "residence card", since it's dumb to carry your passport unless you're traveling internationally. Why would it be "dumb"? But regardless, AIUI you're legally required to carry your residence card specifically (or, if you're a temporary visitor, specifically the passport you entered on with its entry stamp, although they relaxed that part for covid), not just identification.
- bombcar 3y ago
  Losing your passport can be a bigger hassle than losing your residence card, I presume.
  - lmm 3y ago
    IMO not so much unless you travel a lot. It's more expensive, but you'd worry more about a residence card being used to e.g. open fraudulent bank accounts in your name.
toast0 3y ago
> Not all countries are like this; in America, there's no requirement to carry ID at all times, for instance. US law requires aliens to carry their 'certificate of alien registration' or 'alien registration receipt card' 8 U.S. Code § 1304 (e) [1] US citizens have no such requirement. And, afaik, have no requirement to have ID at all. Professional medical providers participating in a birth have an obligation to register the child under state laws, but not all births are connected to professional medical providers. It's really convenient to have a birth certificate, so most citizens have their births registered, but it's not required. [1] https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1304 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1304

lmm 3y ago

Nope. Plenty of countries where you can be out and about in public without any id at all (e.g. the UK). Even in Germany (which is pretty strict relative to other countries I've been in) it's legal to leave your passport in your hotel, although you risk having the police escort you back there to show it to them.