Naturalization requirements in Japan

Conditions and procedures for naturalization

① General naturalization qualification

A continuous residence in Japan for more than 5 years (during which the residence qualification has not been interrupted);

(Take international students as an example. It has been three years since the visa for studying abroad was changed to a work visa. )

B. The applicant has reached the age of 20;

According to the laws of the country where the applicant was born, he has reached the age standard of adulthood. )

(If the applicant's father or mother has obtained a naturalization permit, the applicant's age is no longer limited. )

C. Abide by laws and regulations, pay taxes normally, have no criminal record or vicious traffic accident record, and have no political opinions or behaviors that violate Japanese laws;

D. Have the ability or assets to earn a living independently;

E. Have the basic Japanese reading and writing level of Japanese three-year primary school students;

F. voluntarily give up one's original nationality.

② Qualification for simple naturalization application

A children born after marriage between Japanese and foreigners (except adopted children) who have lived in Japan continuously for three years after birth can apply for simple naturalization permit;

B foreign children born in Japan can apply for a simple naturalization permit if they have lived in Japan for three consecutive years after birth;

C a foreign child born in Japan whose biological father or mother was born in Japan can apply for a simple naturalization permit;

D. Foreigners who have obtained a "Japanese spouse, etc." visa. I have lived in Japan for three consecutive years. But also living in Japan, you can apply for a simple naturalization permit;

E. Foreigners who have obtained a "Japanese spouse, etc." visa can apply for a simple naturalization permit after being married for three years and living in Japan for at least 65,438+0 years;

F Japanese adopted son, who is underage at the time of adoption and has lived in Japan for 1 year, can apply for a simple naturalization permit;

G other people, according to the applicant's situation, can apply for a simple naturalization permit with the approval of the minister of justice.

3. Naturalization application procedures

The naturalization application procedure is different from the usual visa procedure, and the application is made to the legal bureau that governs the applicant's place of residence. This program must be executed by myself, not by others.

When applying for naturalization, you should start with all kinds of proof materials obtained in China and submit a lot of written materials.

In addition, the results of the naturalization permit will be published in the official magazine.

The main written materials required to apply for naturalization:

1, application for naturalization permit (with photos);

2. Summary of relatives;

3. Resume;

4. Letter of naturalization motivation;

5. Certificate of nationality;

6. identification;

7, foreigners log in the original ticket filing certificate;

8. affidavit;

9. Summary of livelihood;

10, career summary;

1 1, proof of employment and salary;

12, tax payment certificate, etc.