application for naturalization
Explains the requirements and required documents for naturalization applications, and the process from consultation at the Legal Affairs Bureau to approval.
Naturalization Residence Requirement Now 10 Years in Principle | Changes to the Review from April 2026
January 16, 2026
From April 1, 2026, naturalization reviews require 10 years of residence in principle, and the period checked for tax and social insurance payments has also become longer. An administrative scrivener explains the background and which to prepare first: naturalization vs. permanent residency.
Naturalization Application Support | Requirements, Process and Our Fees
January 22, 2024
For those who have lived in Japan for a long time and wish to stay permanently. We explain the main requirements for naturalization (10 years of residence in principle from April 2026), the process, and our support and fees.