# 在留 Zairyu - Residence Card — Expiry Countdown & Reminders

> Expiry Countdown & Reminders (iPhone/iPad app by TOMONARI NATSUKAWA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zairyu-residence-card/id6783866391 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TOMONARI NATSUKAWA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772284354)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-07-05
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zairyu-residence-card/id6783866391/reviews.md

## What is 在留 Zairyu?

在留 Zairyu helps foreign residents in Japan track their residence card (在留カード) expiry dates and never miss a renewal deadline.

【Features】

■ Expiry Countdown
· Days remaining displayed at a glance
· Application window start date calculated automatically per visa type
· Status color coding: Safe / Window Open / Urgent / Critical

■ Residence Card OCR Scan
· Point your camera at your residence card to auto-fill name, visa type, and expiry date
· All processing happens on-device — your card data never leaves your phone

■ Push Notifications
· Reminder 30 days before expiry (free)
· Pro unlocks up to 5 alert stages: 90 / 60 / 30 / 14 / 7 days before expiry
· Long-press a notification banner to snooze for 3 or 7 days

■ Document Checklist
· Required renewal documents listed by visa category
· Direct links to the official Immigration Services Agency website

■ Widgets
· Home screen widgets: Small, Medium, Large
· Large widget shows up to 3 cards simultaneously
· Lock screen widgets: Circular, Rectangular, Inline (Pro only)

■ iCloud Sync
· All card data stored in your own iCloud private database
· Zero access by the developer

■ Multiple Cards (Pro)
· Manage residence cards for your entire family
· Add custom labels to each card

■ Pro App Icons (Pro)
· Choose from Night and Dawn alternate icons

【Privacy】
Camera is used solely for on-device OCR. Images and scan results are never transmitted. No personal data collected, no ads, no third-party SDKs.

【Languages】
日本語 · English · 简体中文 · 繁體中文 · 한국어

Built-in renewal window timelines and processing day estimates for each visa category. Stay ahead of your expiry — Zairyu reminds you before it's too late.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zairyu Pro | $3.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-06

· Fixed an issue where the residence status label on the Lock Screen widget could be cut off with an ellipsis in some languages (e.g. Korean)
· Fixed an issue where certain buttons on the Settings screen sometimes didn't respond to taps
· Other minor stability improvements

### 1.0.0 — 2026-07-06

No release notes.

## More apps by TOMONARI NATSUKAWA

- [渔隐 · 离线钓鱼模拟器](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6772516495)
- [暦 Reki - Japanese Era Calendar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reki-japanese-era-calendar/id6781997074)

All apps by TOMONARI NATSUKAWA: https://appshunter.io/developer/6772284354

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