How do you say "Do I need my residence card?" in Japanese?

Quick use

Use ざいりゅうカードがひつようですか (zairyuukaado ga hitsuyou desu ka) at city hall or another public office when you need to know what documents or items are required. It works well when you want a short answer instead of a long explanation.

Chunk or pattern

• Reusable pattern: 〜 が / ひつよう ですか
• Replace the 〜 part with the thing, place, document, item, or action you need in that scene.

Core words

• ざいりゅうカード: residence card.
• カード: card payment.

Helper words and endings

• ですか: polite question ending.

Practical note

Smaller shops and restaurants in Japan still sometimes limit payment methods, so checking first avoids awkwardness.