Procedures required after naturalization, name change

After applying for naturalization permission, examination is completed, and naturalization is permitted, what will be the specific flow after that?
The administrative scrivener will explain in an easy-to-understand manner.

XNUMX. XNUMX.What happens after the application for naturalization is approved?

The flow after the naturalization application is approved is as follows.

1. ① After permission for naturalization, it will be published in the official bulletin
   If naturalization is permitted, your name and address will be published in a bulletin called the official bulletin.You can also check the official bulletin on the Internet.
2. (XNUMX) The Legal Affairs Bureau has informed that naturalization has been permitted.(Specifying the date and time of appearance at the Legal Affairs Bureau)
3. ③ Appear at the Legal Affairs Bureau and receive a "Naturalization Permit Notice" and "Identification Card"
4. ④ Perform necessary procedures (described later) after naturalization

XNUMX.What is the procedure to be done after naturalization permission

Then, I will explain the procedures that must be done when the stage XNUMX is reached.

2-1 Return of Residence Card / Special (Deemed) Permanent Resident Certificate

The first procedure that must be done after naturalization isReturn "Residence Card" or Special (Deemed) Permanent Resident CertificateIt is that.
In the case of bringing the return address,Municipal office of your addressand in the case of mailingTokyo Immigration Bureau(Odaiba annex).
This procedureWithin 14 days after receiving the "identification card" (③ above)If you neglect this,A fine of up to 20 yen or a fine of up to 5 yenmay be imposed, so be careful.

2-2 Submission of naturalization notification

The second procedure that must be done after naturalization isSubmit a “Naturalization Notification”Is to do.
The destination isMunicipal office of your addressand the deadline isWithin 1 month from the date of publication of naturalization permission in the official gazette (above ①)is.Even if this procedure is neglectedPenalties, so be careful.
In general, the following items are required to submit a naturalization notification.

• ・ Naturalization notification form (In the case of a Japanese spouse, the spouse's signature and seal are also required)
• ・ Seal of the submitter (In the case of a Japanese spouse, the seal of the spouse is also required)
• ・ Identification card (issued in ③ above)

2-3 Procedures for withdrawal from nationality

The second procedure that must be done after naturalization isNotification of loss of nationality in the home country.
In Japan, as a rule,does not allow dual citizenship, if naturalization is permittedCarry out procedures for nationality selection within 2 yearsis needed.If you are under 20 years old at the time of naturalization, you will have to complete this procedure before you turn 22.
Regarding the procedure for withdrawal of nationality after naturalization permission,Because it varies by country, details should be confirmed with the embassy or consulate of each country.
Below are examples from each country.

[For South Korea]

If a Korean national is naturalized in Japan,Korean Embassy or Consulate General in JapanToSubmit a notification of loss of nationalityWill do.

[For China]

Since China does not recognize dual nationality, when acquiring Japanese nationalityautomatically lose Chinese citizenshipHowever, currently, even if a nationality certificate is issuedChinese passport no longer expires.Therefore, currently, Chinese people who have been allowed to apply for naturalization,China Passport Revocation Procedureand thenReport withdrawal of Chinese citizenshipTo do.

XNUMX.Procedures to be done after naturalization permission

From here, it is a procedure that should be done after naturalization permission.For convenience of future life and to avoid troublesIt will be the contents that should be kept.

3-1 Japanese passport application

As explained in 2-2,A family register is created about 10 days after the naturalization notification,Family registerGetAvailable
After obtaining the family register,Applying for a Japanese passportLet.
Where to apply for a passport⇒ Click here.

3-2 Change of registered domicile and name of driver's license

Nearest police station or license centerLet's go through the procedure.
This is the ID card that I had before.Residence card,Special permanent resident certificateis as explained in 2-1returnHave to.If you have a driver's licensedriver's license as proof of identityTherefore, we recommend that you start the procedure early.

3-3 Various name change procedures

I think that the following depends on the individual situation, but because I did not go through the procedure for changing the name after naturalizationpossible troubleThere will be

[Checklist for name change after naturalization]

• ・ The name of the lease contract
• ・ Contract name for utilities
• ・ Mobile phone contract name
• ・ The name of the bank account
• ・ Credit card name
• ・ Description on the copy of the company
• ・ Name of real estate registration

We recommend that you review your contractual relationship and perform these procedures as necessary.