Primagest Trust Services Updates IC Chip Reading API to Support New Format Residence Cards, Specified Residence Cards, New Format Special Permanent Resident Certificates, and Specified Special Permanent Resident Certificates
Primagest Trust Services, offered by Primagest Co., Ltd. of the Canon Marketing Japan Group, is rolling out an updated IC chip reading API and SDK to support new format residence cards and specified residence cards. The update includes an automatic verification number reading feature, enhancing user convenience in identity verification processes.
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Primagest Trust Services, provided by Primagest Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hideaki Inagaki; hereinafter 'Primagest') of the Canon Marketing Japan Group, is sequentially launching an updated IC chip reading API and SDK. These enhancements support new format residence cards and specified residence cards (hereinafter collectively referred to as 'residence cards, etc.'), and include the addition of an automatic verification number reading function.
'Leaflet on Specified Residence Cards' created by Primagest Co., Ltd. based on the Immigration Services Agency website (https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/tokutei.html)
Newly Updated Residence Cards and Special Permanent Resident Certificates
Under the 'Act on Partial Amendments to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, etc.,' it is now possible to integrate residence cards with My Number cards. Applications can now be made for specified residence cards that include My Number card functionality. Additionally, for residence cards not designated as 'specified,' a new format has been introduced with revised information fields on the card surface. The Immigration Services Agency began operations on June 14, 2026.
Identity Verification Cards Supported by the IC Chip Reading API
In line with the launch of new format and specified residence cards, Primagest Trust Services has updated its IC chip reading API and SDK and is rolling them out to service provider companies. Primagest Trust Services supports IC chip reading for the following identity verification cards:
My Number Card
Driver’s License, MyNA License
Rollout targets: New format residence card, Specified residence card
Rollout targets: New format Special Permanent Resident Certificate, Specified Special Permanent Resident Certificate
Addition of Automatic Verification Number Reading Function
The IC chip reading API now includes an automatic verification number reading function. By capturing the card surface of an identity verification card using a smartphone camera, the corresponding verification number is automatically read. This reduces user effort in manual input and contributes to improved usability.
Primagest Trust Services
Primagest Trust Services is a new business unit of Primagest dedicated to building programmable trust services. Through co-creation with service providers and startups, it aims to develop unique use cases and contribute to the social implementation of trust.
▼ 'Primagest Trust Services' Website
https://www.primagest.net/
Inquiries Regarding This Announcement
Primagest Co., Ltd.
Management Headquarters, Strategic Planning Department, Strategic Planning Section
Phone: 03-6719-7225
Email: pgi-koho@primagest.co.jp
'Leaflet on Specified Residence Cards' created by Primagest Co., Ltd. based on the Immigration Services Agency website (https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/tokutei.html)
Newly Updated Residence Cards and Special Permanent Resident Certificates
Under the 'Act on Partial Amendments to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, etc.,' it is now possible to integrate residence cards with My Number cards. Applications can now be made for specified residence cards that include My Number card functionality. Additionally, for residence cards not designated as 'specified,' a new format has been introduced with revised information fields on the card surface. The Immigration Services Agency began operations on June 14, 2026.
Identity Verification Cards Supported by the IC Chip Reading API
In line with the launch of new format and specified residence cards, Primagest Trust Services has updated its IC chip reading API and SDK and is rolling them out to service provider companies. Primagest Trust Services supports IC chip reading for the following identity verification cards:
My Number Card
Driver’s License, MyNA License
Rollout targets: New format residence card, Specified residence card
Rollout targets: New format Special Permanent Resident Certificate, Specified Special Permanent Resident Certificate
Addition of Automatic Verification Number Reading Function
The IC chip reading API now includes an automatic verification number reading function. By capturing the card surface of an identity verification card using a smartphone camera, the corresponding verification number is automatically read. This reduces user effort in manual input and contributes to improved usability.
Primagest Trust Services
Primagest Trust Services is a new business unit of Primagest dedicated to building programmable trust services. Through co-creation with service providers and startups, it aims to develop unique use cases and contribute to the social implementation of trust.
▼ 'Primagest Trust Services' Website
https://www.primagest.net/
Inquiries Regarding This Announcement
Primagest Co., Ltd.
Management Headquarters, Strategic Planning Department, Strategic Planning Section
Phone: 03-6719-7225
Email: pgi-koho@primagest.co.jp
FAQ
What is the new format residence card?
The updated residence card with revised information fields, operational from June 14, 2026.
What is a Specified Residence Card?
A residence card with My Number card functionality, enabling integrated identity verification.
Who can use this API?
Businesses and startups requiring identity verification for their services.