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JAC Members Update date: 2025/11/27　
Release date: November 29, 2024

Frequently asked questions about using the "JAC Members" app


We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about how to use the "JAC Members" app.

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I want to install the "JAC Members" app. Where can I get it?

Scan the QR code on the right with your smartphone or tap the button.

The link destination will differ depending on the smartphone's OS.
iOS
Install on
Android
Install on


I forgot the password I registered for "JAC Members".
Please follow the link below and register a new password.
Reset Password

I got a new smartphone. Can I use it as is?
If you change your smartphone, it will no longer work as is. If you change your smartphone, please check the link below and apply for a device change. To apply for a device change, you will need your Japanese residence card, passport, or government-issued photo ID card from your country.
When you change your smartphone (device)

How do I send a message to JAC using the "JAC Members" app?
You cannot send messages to JAC from the "JAC Members" app.

Please contact JAC via the details below.



Japanese/English: Inquiry form

Indonesian: What'sApp


I don't have a passport. I changed my smartphone, so can I apply for a change of device?

In addition to passports, photo ID cards issued by various governments can also be used to apply for device changes.
(People in Japan can also apply for the change using their Japanese residence card.)

To apply for a device change using a government-issued photo ID card or residence card, please open the link below, "When you change your smartphone (changing your device)," and follow the steps up to "2-1. Display the 'Device Change Application' screen," before performing this operation.
When you change your smartphone (device)

1. Enter your information and take a photo of your ID and face

Example 1) Government-issued ID (photo + ID)

A) Display the screen for "Device Change Request" using government-issued ID

Tap "If you don't have a residence card, click here."

「在留カードをお持ちでない⽅はこちら」をタップ
「在留カードをお持ちでない⽅はこちら」をタップ
B) Enter your name, date of birth, and nationality

Enter your name, date of birth and nationality.

氏名・生年月日・国籍を入力する
① Name

Enter your name.
Example: JOHN SMITH

② Date of birth

Select the date of birth from the calendar that appears.

③Nationality

Choose your nationality.

C) Photograph your government-issued ID

Under "Photograph ID," select "Other." "Photograph your government-issued photo ID" will be displayed.

  • Below is my government issued ID.
  • A Japan Individual Number Cards ("My Number Card") ID card with a photo (Resident Identification Card)
  • Student Card
  • Driver's License
「在留カードをお持ちでない⽅はこちら」をタップ
「在留カードをお持ちでない⽅はこちら」をタップ

Tap "Take a photo of your government-issued photo ID."

Take a photo of your face and the front and back of a card or other official ID.

身分証明書の撮影イメージ

★Good photos
・The characters are clearly readable

Bad Photos
・It's shining and I can't make out faces or letters

Please check "2. Take a photo of your face" from the link below.
2. Take a photo of your face

Example 2) Residence card

A) Display the screen when applying for a device change using a residence card

Check that "Take a photo of your residence card" is displayed. If it is not displayed, tap "If you have a residence card, click here."

在留カードの撮影
B) Take a photo of your residence card

Click "Photo your residence card"カメラのアイコンPlease read the instructions on the screen carefully and take a photo of your residence card in the same way as the "Residence Card Photo Steps" below.
Residence card photo shoot process

*If there are any defects in the photo, such as the characters on the ID being illegible, your application will not be accepted. If you are unsure, please take another photo.

「在留カードを撮影します」をタップ

Flow of taking a photo of your residence card

*If there are any defects in the photo, such as the characters on the ID being illegible, your application will not be accepted. If you are unsure, please take another photo.

  • ① カメラのアイコンTap
    在留カード撮影1
  • ② Check the image and tap "Next".
    在留カード撮影2
  • ③ Check the warning text and tap "Start shooting."
    在留カード撮影3
  • ④ Adjust the size of your residence card and take the photo when the frame turns blue.
    在留カード撮影4
  • ⑤ There are three check items to ensure that the photo of your residence card is taken correctly.
    在留カード撮影5
  • ⑥ If you are happy with the settings, check all three boxes and tap "OK".
    在留カード撮影6

① カメラのアイコンTap

② Check the image and tap "Next".

③ Check the warning text and tap "Start shooting."

④ Adjust the size of your residence card and take the photo when the frame turns blue.

⑤ There are three check items to ensure that the photo of your residence card is taken correctly.

⑥ If you are happy with the settings, check all three boxes and tap "OK".

2. Take a photo of your face

Once you have filled everything in, follow the steps in the link below.
When you change your smartphone (changing your device) 2-4. Take a photo of your face



How do I delete my account?
If you would like to delete your "JAC Members" account, please check the link below.
Delete your account

How can I receive a certificate for an exam I took outside of Japan?
If you would like to receive a certificate of passing an exam taken outside of Japan, please see the link below.
How to get a certificate of passing (if you took the exam outside of Japan)

How can I get a certificate of passing the exam I took in Japan?
The method for receiving your certificate will vary depending on when and where you took the exam.
Please check the date and location of your test in the table below and receive your certificate using either method A, B, C, or D.
Time of taking the exam
Until December 2024 January to November 2025 From December 2025
Taking the exam in Japan
A
B
C
Taking the exam outside Japan
D
D
D
A

Please check the result notification on the Prometric website for test results.
Prometric The Specified Skills (i) Evaluation Exam Details & Application
Prometric The Specified Skills (ii) Evaluation Exam Details & Application

Please receive your certificate of acceptance on the "JAC Members" app.
Apply for a The Specified Skills Evaluation Exam pass certificate taken in Japan

B

Please check the "JAC Members" app.
Receive test results and certificates using the "JAC Members" app

C

Please check the message on your JAC My Page.
Check your exam results and certificate on "My Page"

D

Please receive your certificate of passing through the "JAC Members" app.
How to get a certificate of passing (if you took the exam outside of Japan)

Re

Please see the link below for instructions on how to reissue your certificate.
How can I get my exam certificate reissued?


A "Supported version change notification" dialog box appears on the app screen. What should I do?

Please check the OS version of your smartphone and take the following steps.

① You can update the OS to a supported version.
⇒ Please update the OS on your smartphone.

②Unable to update the OS to a supported version
⇒ Change your device to a smartphone with the applicable OS version and apply for a device change.
Please see the link below for application instructions.
 When you change your smartphone (device)


What should I do if I don't know where the files I downloaded using the "JAC Members" app are saved?

The destination where files downloaded with the "JAC Members" app are saved differs between iPhone and Android.

For iPhone: It will be saved in the "JAC Members" folder in the internal storage (※). Please note that it is not iCloud Drive.
For Android: It will be saved in the "Download" folder in the internal storage(*).
*This refers to the storage location of data on the smartphone itself.

Files stored in the internal storage can be viewed using applications such as "Files" and "File Manager."

* Operation methods vary depending on the device's OS and application version.

Please see below for instructions on how to check files downloaded using the "JAC Members" app.

For iPhone users

*The steps use iOS 18 and the Files application as an example.

1. Open the Files application

Open the "Files" application from the Home screen.

「ファイル」アプリケーションを開く

2. Tap the "Browse" tab

After opening the Files application, tap the Browse tab.

「ブラウズ」タブをタップ

3. Tap "On This iPhone"

Tap "On This iPhone" from the menu that appears.

「このiPhone内」をタップ

4. Tap "JAC Members"

Tap the "JAC Members" folder to display the downloaded files.

If you are unable to open the file, please check the link below.
When you can't open a downloaded PDF

「JAC Members」をタップ

For Android users

1. Open the Files application

*The steps use Google Pixel 8 (Android 15) and the "Files" application as an example.

Tapping on the "Files" application will open the "Downloads" screen.
Check whether you can open the file.

If you are unable to open the file, please check the link below.
When you can't open a downloaded PDF

*You can also check this using the "Files by Google" application.

「ファイル」アプリケーションを開く

Supplement. For Xiaomi 11T Pro

*The steps use the Xiaomi 11T Pro (Android 13) "File Manager" as an example.

Open the "File Manager" application from the Home screen.
When you tap "Download" on the menu, the downloaded files will be displayed in a list, so check if you can open the file you want.

If you are unable to open the file, please check the link below.
When you can't open a downloaded PDF

*Operation methods vary depending on the device's OS and application version.



What should I do if I don't know where the files I downloaded from "My Page" are saved?

The method for checking files downloaded on "My Page" varies depending on the device and web browser you are using.

Please see the link below to log in to "My Page".
My Page

The file will be stored in the download location of your web browser, but the method for checking it will differ depending on whether you are accessing it from a PC or a smartphone.

* Operation methods vary depending on the device's OS and application version.

Please see below for instructions on how to check the files you have downloaded on "My Page".

For PC users

The following describes how to check for each web browser.

For Google Chrome
Click on the three vertical dots in the top right corner of your browser.
If you select "Download" from the menu that appears, a list of files you have downloaded in the past will be displayed.

>Google Chromeの場合

For Microsoft Edge
Click on the three dots in the top right corner of your browser.
If you select "Download" from the menu that appears, a list of files you have downloaded in the past will be displayed.

Microsoft Edgeの場合

For Safari
To check, tap the "Files" app and then "Downloads."
A list of files you have downloaded in the past will be displayed.


For iPhone users

*The steps use iOS 18 and the Files application as an example.

1. Open the Files application

Open the "Files" application from the Home screen.

「ファイル」アプリケーションを開く

2. Tap the "Browse" tab

After opening the Files application, tap the Browse tab.

「ブラウズ」タブをタップ

3. Tap "Download"

Tap "Download" to view the downloaded files.

If you are unable to open the file, please check the link below.
When you can't open a downloaded PDF

「ダウンロード」をタップ

For Android users

1. Open the Files application

*The steps use Google Pixel 8 (Android 15) and the "Files" application as an example.

Tapping on the "Files" application will open the "Downloads" screen.
Check whether you can open the file.

If you are unable to open the file, please check the link below.
When you can't open a downloaded PDF

*You can also check this using the "Files by Google" application.

「ファイル」アプリケーションを開く

Supplement. For Xiaomi 11T Pro

*The steps use the Xiaomi 11T Pro (Android 13) "File Manager" as an example.

Open the "File Manager" application from the Home screen.
When you tap "Download" on the menu, the downloaded files will be displayed in a list, so check if you can open the file you want.

If you are unable to open the file, please check the link below.
When you can't open a downloaded PDF

* Operation methods vary depending on the device's OS and application version.



What should I do if I am unable to submit an application and a dialog box appears stating "You cannot submit a new application because you have already applied for the following."?
The request displayed in the dialog is waiting for approval, so you cannot make a new request.
The response method varies depending on the type of request displayed.

① If the following application is displayed
・Event application
⇒ Either wait until your application is approved, or cancel the pending application and submit a new one.
Cancel an event request

②If the following application is displayed
・Device change application
・User information change application
・Application for certificate issuance
⇒ This application cannot be canceled, so please wait until it is approved.


Index

Account registration and basic operations

Apply for the event

The Specified Skills Evaluation Exam Related

others

Click here for the app manual for those living outside Japan