Requirements for Japanese naturalization

Japan is not an immigration country, but if foreigners want to live in Japan for a long time and obtain Japanese citizenship, there are some ways and means. After meeting the conditions, they can apply to obtain Japanese nationality, thus Realize your purpose of immigrating to Japan.

1. Conditions for applying for Japanese naturalization

If you have lived in Japan continuously for more than 5 years, you generally cannot leave for more than 3 months in a row, and you cannot leave for more than 150 days in total in 1 year.

Over 20 years old (there is no age limit for the child when applying with a parent or one parent at the same time), with the ability to take legal action.

Comply with Japanese laws and regulations, such as having no criminal record or traffic violations.

Have sufficient income or assets to sustain life, with an annual income of no less than 2 million yen.

There are tax obligations and no annuity and insurance arrears.

Able to communicate normally with Japanese people. ?

2. Methods and approaches to apply for Japanese naturalization

Based on Japanese communication or starting with studying (study abroad) in Japan, and then finding a stable job in Japan Work and live steadily in Japan until you meet the conditions for Japanese naturalization.

Being "connected with relatives" to Japan is also a way. If you are lucky enough to have a Japanese spouse and live in Japan, you may also have the opportunity to meet the conditions for naturalization in Japan.

There is also a very common Japanese business management visa. In order to improve Japan's economy and attract talents to start businesses in Japan, and to welcome overseas people who have settled in Japan, the Japan Immigration Bureau launched the investment and business visa in 2006. In 2015, it was renamed the Business and Management Visa to encourage people who set up a company in Japan and truly operate and manage it to have the opportunity to live in Japan for a long time. Applicants are required to establish a company (a company or a contract company) in Japan with a registered capital of not less than 5 million yen, and the business scope is not limited and can be of various contents. Then they can submit an application for a business management visa to the Japanese Immigration Bureau. The first visa period is one year, and it can be renewed for one, three or five years depending on the company's operating conditions. Applicants need to pay taxes while holding a business management visa. After paying taxes for three years within five years, you can apply for Japanese naturalization (naturalization) in the fifth year. The premise is that the applicant cannot leave Japan for more than half a year each year, and each time he leaves Japan does not exceed three months. Otherwise, he will not be regarded as a Japanese tax resident, and the number of years cannot be accumulated.