Booking a Foreign License Conversion at Konosu (Saitama)

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If you are converting a foreign license to a Japanese one in Saitama, you book your appointment at the Konosu license center. This page walks you through how to reserve a slot and what to do when you cannot find one.

Konosu accepts a fixed number of people per day for conversions, and slots disappear quickly once they go live. Many people end up refreshing the booking page over and over.

How to book

1. Open the booking system (Logoform).
2. Choose your category (first-time standard country / exempt country, Japanese national, or repeat visit).
3. Pick an open date on the calendar and fill in your details.
4. You are booked once the confirmation email arrives.

What to prepare

• Residence card
• Passport (showing your entry and exit history)
• Your foreign driver's license
• A Japanese translation of the license (issued by JAF, your embassy, or similar)
• Certificate of residence (juminhyo)
• ID photo

Requirements vary by category and situation. Always confirm the current document list on the Saitama Police website.

Tips for getting a slot

• Whether a knowledge test applies depends on your category. Check which category your country falls into first.
• Gather your documents in advance so you are ready the moment a slot comes up.
• Slots are sometimes added at set times, so checking often helps.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to take the knowledge test?

The first-time standard-country category includes a knowledge test. Exempt countries do not. Confirm the details on the official site.

I can never get a slot.

There are very few slots, so you need to catch them right after they open. Yoyatto emails you the moment one appears.

How far ahead can I book?

It depends on what has been released. Near-term slots fill fast, so checking early is best.

Guides for other centers

• Tokyo (Keishicho)
• Futamatagawa (Kanagawa)
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• All centers