About ‘taspo’ Useful tips Applying for a ‘taspo’ card
  • How to apply for ‘taspo’
  • How to fill in the application forms
‘taspo’ was introduced nationwide in July 2008. Apply early! (No administration or membership fees)
Eligible individuals
Anyone residing in Japan aged 20 or older may apply for ‘taspo’.
How to apply
(1)Obtain an application form.
■Ask for an application form at tobacco retailers
Forms are included in the application packs available from your local tobacco store.
■Download online
Application forms can also be downloaded from this website. (the address can also be keyed-in).
You can either download a ‘taspo’ application form software or a PDF copy.
Please note that ‘taspo’ application form software
may be subject to revisions or cancellation without notice.
(2)Prepare the necessary documents.
●Prepare a copy of one of the following documents.
Identification documents
・Driver’s license　・Health insurance card　・Basic resident register card (with photograph)　・Pension book
・Welfare certificates (physical disability certificate, learning disability certificate, mental disability certificate)
・Alien registration card　・Certificate of residence (copy)
*Individuals who are unable to prepare any of the above identification documents sould click here.
*Identification documents must have your present address listed. If not, please submit a copy of your utility statement.
●Please prepare photograph of your face. Photograph space Photograph size: 45mm(L)×35mm(W)
・45mm(L) ? 35mm(W)
・A photograph taken within the past three months
(front of face against a plain background
without a hat, sunglasses or mask)
* If the above conditions are met,
photographs other than the ID photos are accepted.
(3)Complete the application form and send it by post.
●Your completed application form must have a photograph and a copy of your identification document attached before sending in the envelope provided (no stamp required).
*If the specified return envelope or address label are not used, you will be required to manually write the return address on an envelope and affix an 80 yen stamp.
* Please note that the application documents (application form, photograph, copy of identification document, and any other documents enclosed) are not returnable.
Your ‘taspo’ card will be delivered within two weeks.
●Your ‘taspo’ card will be sent by registerd mail.
*‘taspo’ is free of administration and annual membership fees.
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