2022.03.16
Naturalization (acquisition of Japanese nationality)

Application for naturalization when married to a Japanese Application conditions / documents / precautions

Is it advantageous to apply for naturalization if you marry a Japanese person?

Many foreigners who want to live in Japan for a long time will probably marry a Japanese and build a family in Japan.
In such a situation, I started thinking about Japan.Application for Naturalization.

Foreigners who are married to Japanese have special spouse exceptions, which are different from those who are married to foreigners who have permanent residency.
Among themRelaxation of requirements for naturalization permissionis large and will work to your advantage when applying.

First of all, the following conditions must be met in order to allow naturalization.

5. XNUMX.Have an address in Japan for at least XNUMX years
20. Being over XNUMX years old
XNUMX. XNUMX.Being good
XNUMX.Being able to make a living from the assets or skills of a spouse or other relative who unites oneself or one's livelihood
XNUMX.Losing the nationality of your home country by not having nationality or by acquiring Japanese nationality
XNUMX.Do not violate the Constitution of Japan and do not cause terrorism due to violent acts

It is characterized by the content that can be fulfilled naturally if you live an honest life without doing bad things.
If you become a Japanese spouse, these will be relaxed a little, so it will be more advantageous than applying normally when applying for naturalization.

What conditions will be relaxed by applying for naturalization?

What kind of requirements will be relaxed when it comes to a Japanese spouse?

First of all, in order to relax the requirements for naturalization application, it is necessary to meet the following conditions.

● Foreigners who are spouses of Japanese citizens
● Continue to have an address or residence in Japan for 3 years or more
● Actually have an address in Japan

in short,You are married to a Japanese person, have an address in Japan, and have lived in Japan for more than 3 years.
If you meet the above requirements, you can receive special treatment as a spouse of a Japanese national.

Let's take a closer look at what requirements will be relaxed.

▼ Conditions for length of residence

For foreigners who are married to a Japanese person,Years of residence requirementswill be alleviated.
Originally, you would have to have lived there for 5 years or more, but now you can meet the requirement for 3 years or more.
For foreigners who have lived in Japan for three years or more, the requirements for naturalization are met when they marry a Japanese person.
There is no doubt that it is a nice relief for those who like Japan and live and want to naturalize in the future.

There are other relaxations in the requirements, "More than 3 years have passed since the date of marriage, and I have been living in Japan for more than 3 years.This is also the case.
This applies to those who have married a Japanese person overseas, and it is OK if they have been married for three years and have lived in Japan for one year or more.

However, as a caveatTo meet these requirementsCohabitationMust be.
Of course, it is possible to apply for naturalization even if you are living separately, but you will need a valid reason for the separation at the time of application.
Please keep in mind that if you are separated without any special reason, there is a high possibility that you will not be able to apply for naturalization.

▼ Work experience requirements

Generally, when foreigners living in Japan apply for naturalization,work experience is required.

The requirements for work experience are strict: it must occur while living in Japan, and no matter how much time you have worked in your home country, it does not count.
To the lastDuring the period of living in JapanMore than 3 yearsWork experienceIs required.
Furthermore, work experience does not include part-time work, so you must obtain a work-related visa.

However, if you are a foreigner who has become a Japanese spouse, the story is different.
Required when applying for naturalizationRequirements for work experience have been easedYou will be able to naturalize even if you have no experience..

Even if you are unsure whether you can be naturalized without any work experience, you can apply for naturalization without any problems.

▼ Conditions regarding behavior

The behavior required for naturalization is also alleviated when you become a Japanese spouse.
In that case, there are two types of mitigation requirements, which vary depending on which Japanese spouse is a member of.

● Have a welfare pension
● I am a member of the national pension

Of the above two,Employee pensionForeign nationals who are married to Japanese people who are enrolled in the ``Category 3 Insured Person'' will not have to worry about pension issues when applying.
on the other hand,National pensionIf you are married to a Japanese who is a member ofYour foreign spouse is also obligated to pay pension..

These are greatly related to the application for naturalization, so if you are thinking of naturalization, be sure to check which pension your spouse has.
If you are enrolled in the national pension system,If you fail to pay, your application will be judged as having bad behavior and your application will not be approved.More likely. Let's watch out.

▼ Conditions related to livelihood

Generally, when a foreigner wants to apply for naturalization, he / she is always asked about his / her livelihood.
The annual income is clearly set at 300 million yen or more, and proof of income is also required.
Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the requirements regarding livelihood when applying, but this is different if you are a foreigner married to a Japanese person.

For foreigners who are the spouse of a Japanese person,There are no questions asked about your livelihood, and even if you are unemployed, you will meet the naturalization requirements..
For example, even if you marry a Japanese person and become a full-time housewife / housewife, you can apply for naturalization.

On the other hand, if the spouse is unemployed,The other Japanese spouse must meet the livelihood requirements.
In that case, you need to be careful because it will be difficult if you have an annual income of 100 million.

You will need to pay enough attention when applying for naturalization, as you will need an amount that satisfies the livelihood requirements that will be asked when applying for naturalization.

Necessary documents for naturalization application

I hope you understand that various requirements will be relaxed if a foreigner who has become a Japanese spouse is naturalized.
So what kind of documents do you need to prepare for naturalization?

First of all, just because the requirements for naturalization are relaxed,Even the required documents will not be relaxed..
rather as it is relaxedMore documents requiredit's dark.
Therefore, when applying for naturalization, please prepare the necessary documents and apply.

Above all, I will explain the additional necessary documents from now on.

▼ Spouse's family register

When applying for naturalization as a spouse of a Japanese national, the Japanese spouse'sFamily registerneed to be prepared.
A copy of the family register is a document that proves the identity of the person listed in the family register and is unique to Japan.
Please note that this is different from the conventional resident record.

またThe copy of the family register is not the place where you currently live,Permanent AddressI will describe in.
Therefore, if your registered domicile is Osaka and your current location is Tokyo, you must ask Osaka to issue a copy of your family register.
If you do so, it will take about 1 to 2 weeks to complete the procedure, so if you need a copy of your family register, make sure you have enough time to complete the procedure.
However, if you have already changed your registered domicile to your current location, you can issue it immediately by going to the municipal office where you live.
In recent years, it has become possible to issue at convenience stores using My Number Card, so if you have difficulty taking time, try using it.
Please note that not all municipalities support this.

▼ Attachment to family register or removal of resident card

In addition to the family register, the following documents are required:Family registration slip"Or"Resident's card exemption".
This is especially essential for foreigners who have been married to a Japanese person.

What kind of documents are each?

Family registration slip: Records of past residences linked to permanent domicile
Resident's card exemption: Certificate of past address

Both are documents that prove where you lived in the past.
These documents are used to confirm the history of living together during the marriage period, so those who have a marriage period are required.

However, these documents are required to submit not only the current documents but also those related to past marriages, which can be a little difficult, such as having to identify the domicile of the divorced ex-spouse.
If applicable, please be careful when preparing the documents.

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