Application for naturalization (acquisition of Japanese citizenship)

Acquiring Japanese Nationality (Naturalization Application) | Document Preparation and Interview Preparation Fully Compliant with Legal Affairs Bureau Standards

Naturalization application is a process to make Japan your permanent home and acquire new rights and a foundation for life as a Japanese citizen. The documents to be submitted to the Legal Affairs Bureau range from 100 to several hundred pages, and extremely meticulous proof is required, from your home country's family relationship certificates to livelihood and tax payment histories. We provide full support for obtaining nationality through a former public servant's meticulous public document examination skills and thorough interview preparation.

Main differences between naturalization and permanent residency

Item	Naturalization (acquisition of Japanese nationality)	Permanent Residence (Permanent Residence Permit)
nationality	Japanese nationalitybecome (obtain a Japanese passport)	Maintain foreign nationality (residence status becomes "Permanent Resident")
franchise	acquire the right to vote and to run for office	I have no suffrage
right to hold public office	Restrictions on the appointment of national and local public servants will be removed.	Partially restricted
competent authority	regional legal affairs bureau(Permission of the Minister of Justice)	Immigration Services Agency(Permission of the Minister of Justice)
Examination period	About 8 months to a year and a half	About 6 months to 1 year

Basic requirements for naturalization (Article 5 of the Nationality Act)

address condition: Having continuously lived in Japan for 5 years or more (as a guideline, 3 years or more of which must be the working period).
Competency requirements18 years of age or older and possessing the capacity of an adult under the laws of their home country.
Code of conduct- Good character (no criminal record, no major traffic violations, and proper payment of taxes and pensions).
livelihood conditionsBeing able to make a living by means of the assets or skills of oneself, one's spouse, or other relatives.
Condition for loss of nationality (prevention of dual citizenship)That the original nationality can be lost by acquiring Japanese nationality.
ideological conditionsNot attempting or advocating for the violent overthrow of the Constitution of Japan or the government established under it.
Japanese Language ProficiencyMust have reading, writing, and conversational skills equivalent to at least the 3rd or 4th grade level of elementary school.

Flow of Naturalization Application Support

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Requirement diagnosis & preparation for preliminary consultation at the Legal Affairs Bureau

Thoroughly reviewing the applicant's background, family relationships, and tax payment status to determine the application route.

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Collection of numerous certificates and translation of home country documents

Collect and organize Japanese family registers, resident cards, tax certificates, and pension records, as well as birth, marriage, and family relationship certificates from the home country.

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Preparation of all application documents and the "Statement of Motives for Naturalization"

Assistance in drafting your background, attachment to Japan, and future life plan in your own words with legal consistency.

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Preparation for document submission and interview screening at the Legal Affairs Bureau

Conducted preliminary advice and rehearsals for anticipated questions in the interview with the officer.

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Official Gazette Notice - Acquisition of Japanese Nationality

After obtaining permission from the Minister of Justice and publication in the Official Gazette, we will guide you through the procedures for creating a family register and applying for a passport at the municipal office.

Standard Rate Table (excluding tax)

Naturalization for employees (company workers, special permanent residents)160,000 yen and up
Naturalization for company executives and sole proprietors: 220,000 JPY and up
Add Spouse/Family Member+40,000 JPY or more per person