How to apply for naturalization cheaply by yourself!An administrative scrivener will teach you the procedure, cost, and difficulty of naturalization procedures.

In this article, I will explain the procedures and costs for applying for naturalization on your own, as well as its advantages and disadvantages.

XNUMX.Can I apply for naturalization by myself?

In order to reduce the cost of naturalization application, collect documents by yourself, fill in the application form etc. by yourself,It is possible to apply for naturalization by yourself without relying on specialistsis.In fact, many people at the Legal Affairs Bureau, who will go to apply for naturalization, apply for naturalization themselves.
Then,What is the general flow and procedure, including how to actually apply for naturalization by yourself, and how much the cost will be reducedI will introduce you.

1-1 Find out which Legal Affairs Bureau to apply for

The application for naturalization is "Legal Affairs Bureau that handles nationality office work that has jurisdiction over your addressYou will be required to complete the procedure.
There are legal bureaus in various places, but among them, it is necessary to investigate the following.

1. ① Legal affairs bureau that has jurisdiction over your place of residence
2. ② Legal affairs bureau that handles nationality affairs

Legal Affairs Bureau homepageYou can also search from

1-2 Make a consultation reservation with the Legal Affairs Bureau

Once you know which Legal Affairs Bureau to apply for naturalization, make a reservation to discuss your naturalization application.
Reservation required for consultationTherefore, contact the Legal Affairs Bureau in advance to make an appointment and go to the office of the Legal Affairs Bureau on the designated date and time.

1-3 Consult with the Legal Affairs Bureau on the reserved date and time and ask them to tell you the necessary documents

Explain your situation at the counter and ask the Legal Affairs Bureau to tell you if you have the conditions for naturalization and what documents you need if you can apply for naturalization.
However,Consultation at the Legal Affairs Bureau is not enoughI think there are many cases.Required documents for naturalization application will change depending on the situation of the person applying for naturalization.
Therefore, it is quite difficult to accurately convey your situation regarding the naturalization application and to be told all the necessary documents in one consultation.
At this time,Naturalization Permit Application GuideとApplication formYou can also get it.
For guidance on naturalization permission application,Contents of required documents,How to write application forms, etc.It is written in detail, so please read it carefully.

1-4 Collect documents and submit to the Legal Affairs Bureau

After collecting the documents instructed by the Legal Affairs Bureau, contact the same Legal Affairs Bureau again to make an appointment for consultation.
Documents related to the status and taxes collectedCheck if the document is correctWill be done.
Also, prepare the application form at this time.
At this time, in the collected documents and application formsInsufficiency/deficiencyIf there is, it will be pointed out.

1-5 Respond if there are any deficiencies until the application is accepted

After correcting the deficiencies and deficiencies pointed out and completing all the application documents, contact the same Legal Affairs Bureau again and make a reservation.
If there are no problems with the documents instructed by the Legal Affairs Bureau or the application formNaturalization application acceptedWill be
If there is still a shortage or incompleteness in the application documents,Repeat corrections and reservationsIt will be.
One thing to note here isSome of the naturalization application documents have an expiration date, such as within 3 months from the date of issue.It is that.
Therefore, if you fix the defect many times, thisThe expiration date has passed and you will have to obtain the same document again..

1-6 interview

3-XNUMX months after the application for naturalization is acceptedFrom the competent legal bureauinterviewI will contact you.
At the interviewConfirmation of the contents of naturalization application documents,Motivation for naturalizationEtc. will be asked.

1-7 Receive the result after the examination

After an examination period of about 10 months to 1 year after the application for naturalization is accepted, notification of naturalization permission or disapprovalWill come.

The above is the method, general flow and procedure for applying for naturalization by yourself.

2.How much does it cost to apply for naturalization yourself?

Then,Costs for applying for naturalization yourselfhow much is
"Apply by yourself to keep the cost of naturalization application lowHowever, it does not mean that you can apply for free,Expenses required for proceduresThere is.

2-1 Documents issued by the local government

The documents to be obtained will differ depending on the situation of the person applying for naturalization, but the following documents will be obtained as documents related to the city / ward office.

• ・Resident's card 1 copy 200 yen
• ・Certificate of birth record 1 copy 350 yen
• ・Marriage entry certificate 1 copy 350 yen
• ・Municipal tax payment certificate, income certificate 500 yen

2-2 Driving-related documents

If you have a driver's license in Japan,Operation record certificateYou need to get.
If you get a payment handling slip from the Legal Affairs Bureau,630 yen plus postage 84 yenIt will take.

2-3 Ordering family register, etc.

For example,Korean Special Permanent ResidentIf you are applying for naturalization, go to the Korean Consulate and request the following documents.

• ・ Basic certificate
• ・ Certificate of marriage between you and your parents
• ・ Certificate of family relationship between yourself and your parents
• ・ Certificate of admission
• ・ Certificate of adoption

1 yen per copy(due to exchange rates, etc.)Fees fluctuateTo do).

2-4 Document translation

If you can translate it yourself, it will be 0 yen.
When requesting a translation,About 1,500 yen to 3,000 yen per piecewill be charged as the market price.

2-5 Miscellaneous expenses such as transportation expenses and copy fees

It takes when you go to the Legal Affairs Bureau for consultation or application, or when you get the documents from the city / ward office etc.Transportation cost,Expenses such as copy feeIt also costs.

3. XNUMX.Advantages and disadvantages of applying for naturalization yourself

3-1 Benefits of applying for naturalization yourself = low cost

As a feeling of overall cost, the market price when requesting an administrative scrivener is10 10,000 yen to 25 10,000 yenOn the other hand, if you apply for naturalization by yourself, even if you collect documents, translation fees, transportation expenses, etc.About 2 to 3 yenI think it will be.
If you can translate by yourself, you can further reduce the cost, and it will cost the entire naturalization applicationcheaper costI think.

3-2 What are the disadvantages of applying for naturalization yourself?

[Insufficient or incomplete collection of documents and entry of application forms are likely to occur]

Compared to asking an administrative scrivener, you will have to do the administrative procedures that you are not accustomed to.Collecting appropriate documents smoothly and creating application forms without any defects Thehigh difficultyI think.

[It will take longer to accept the application]

In relation to the above disadvantages, if there are any deficiencies or deficiencies in the documents and application forms that you have collected, you will have to make many corrections.It takes time to accept the applicationIt will be.
Even if you try to do the procedure yourself to keep the cost low, it will be difficult to prepare the documents and it will take a long time to accept the application.I was frustrated by the application for naturalizationI also hear the story.

3-3 What are the benefits of requesting an administrative scrivener to apply for naturalization?

We can guide you to the necessary documents before the consultation at the Legal Affairs Bureau, and you can also entrust the collection of documents.This is something you can do yourselfEliminate the hassle of going to the city / ward office or consulateCan be, have to take a break from work, etc.Reduces the impact on personal lifeIt also leads to things.
In addition, you can collect documents smoothly and create an application form without any defects.Shorten the time it takes to receive an applicationcan.

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Apply for naturalization yourselfMerit,DemeritBased on the above, you should consider which choice suits you and your family situation and make a choice.

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