What is a nationality certificate?Where can I get it?

Nationality certification and its uses

What you need to apply for a naturalization permit is "Nationality certificate".
You cannot apply for naturalization without a nationality certificateTherefore, it is a very important document.

However, this nationality certificate is not unified all over the world, so if you want to issue it, you need to take individual measures depending on the country.
Among them, this time, we will explain in what cases to obtain and submit, referring to the case of China, where the embassy in Japan has been suspended since 2020.

▼ Nationality certificate can be obtained at the embassy

As of 2022 month,nationality certificateEmbassyOrConsulatecan be obtained at.
It's okay if you choose the one closest to you, but in the case of Kansai, the Consul General of Osaka is a good choice.

However, even if you go without a reservation, there is a high possibility that they will not issue it, soPlease contact us in advance to make a reservation position.

Also, as will be described later, at the time of issuanceRequired documents.
In addition to preparing the necessary documents in advance,Issuing commissionPrepare cash as

When requesting issuance from a distance, it is recommended that you call the embassy or consulate you plan to visit in advance as much as possible.
Regarding issuance, it depends on the location, but since it will be issued on the same day, you can bring the documents home on that day.

As a caveatWhen obtaining a nationality certificate, the agent cannot apply for and receive it.
An administrative scrivener cannot act as a proxyTherefore, be sure to obtain it yourself.

▼ Family register/nationality related notifications should be submitted at the Ministry of Justice.

Once you have all the documents, including the international certificate,Legal Affairs BureauOrMinistry of JusticeLet's report to.

At this point, I get confused,not the immigration office.
This is because the Immigration Bureau manages visas and is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice when applying for naturalization.
Please be careful when applying.

In addition, when applying for naturalization, the Legal Affairs Bureau / Ministry of Justice may call or confirm.
Don't go to the Immigration Bureau by mistake, especially when calling.

On the other hand, after naturalization, it is not the Ministry of JusticeProcedures can be done at the municipality of permanent domicile.
For example, if you try to issue a certificate of Japanese nationality after naturalization,Family registerIt will be.

Even if you contact the Ministry of Justice and ask for the issuance of a "certificate of naturalization", it cannot be issued or issued.
This is because they have been naturalized and are already Japanese.
The official document that can prove that you have Japanese nationality is a copy of the family register, so this is the case.
It's very confusing, but let's remember.

Precautions for issuing nationality certificate

So what are the precautions when issuing a nationality certificate?
Since the nationality certificate is an official document, there are some precautions that you should know when issuing it.

In particular, be aware of the following two points.

● Timing to apply for nationality certificate
● Number of nationality certificate issuance limits

By knowing these, you will not fail at the time of issuance.
Both are very important, so let's take a closer look.

Also, please note that this is also explained using Chinese nationality as an example.

▼ Timing to apply for citizenship certificate

When Chinese nationals naturalize in Japan, the timing of applying for a citizenship certificate is very important.
Now that you can use your Chinese passport even after applying for a nationality certificate, you don't have to be so conscious of it, but it was different before.

At the same time as I applied for the nationality certificate, scissors were put in my passport, and I couldn't use my passport after the application.
As a result, he lost his nationality in China before his naturalization to Japan was approved, and he was in a dire situation where he could not even use his passport.
For that reason, when a Chinese person applies for naturalization, he / she should prepare all the documents except the nationality certificate, and if the permission for naturalization is almost certain and the Legal Affairs Bureau gives instructions, apply for the nationality certificate. I was taking the procedure of doing.

As mentioned earlier, there is no need to be aware of this because the operation method is currently changing, but of course there is a possibility that the operation method will change suddenly.
Looking ahead to such cases,Apply for a nationality certificate at the timing when naturalization to Japan is expectedIt is safe.

▼ Number of nationality certificate issuance limits

There is no limit to the number of times a nationality certificate can be issued in the official announcement of the Chinese Embassy.
However, some office websites and guidanceNumber of times limitmay be listed.

It's okay because the Chinese embassy has officially stated that there is no limit on the number of issuances, but depending on the office requesting the application for naturalization, you may be able to tell the limit.
If there is a limit on the number of issuances, for example, if you limit it to 3 times, once it is disapproved, you will have only 2 more chances left.
Therefore, when issuing a nationality certificate in a naturalization application, just in caseCheck the number of issuance limitsI recommend that.

Issuance restrictions may change suddenly one day, so it is better to confirm when applying.

Documents required for nationality certification

What kind of documents do I need to issue a nationality certificate?
Since it is also an official ID card, there are some documents that must be submitted.
that time,whether you are an adult or notwill change.

For adults, the following four documents are required.

Passport copy and original presentation
A copy of your residence card (front and back)
Application form for notarization of the People's Republic of China diplomatic mission (proof of identity required)
3 ID photos (4cm x 2cm)

Let's prepare these.
Also, per case15,000 Yencosts.

For minors, the following four documents are required.

Copy and original of minor's passport
Birth certificate for minors
Passport copy and original presentation of proxy (parents)
Other documents

In the case of minors, 4.Other documentsis the point.
It is difficult to understand even if it is called other documents, but any of the following documents is OK.

● If the minor's parents are divorced: Divorce certificate and divorce agreement or civil mediation, or judgment and life certificate
(If divorced in Japan: Divorce certificate and related documents, certificate of parental authority)
● If the minor's parents are deceased: death certificate or death notification acceptance certificate
● If the minor's parents have already naturalized in Japan: Family register of the parents
● If the applicant is recognized as a Japanese child: Consent form of the person who recognized the applicant

The confusing thing about this isIf the parents are divorced.
In this case, there are a wide variety of required documents, so please prepare all as much as possible.
Also, if you get divorced in Japan, the required documents will be different, so be careful.
In the case of minors, the cost is per case5,000 Yenand is slightly suppressed.

Regardless of whether these are adults or minorsIf you can prepare all the documents from 1 to 4, it is possible to issue a nationality certificate.Has become.
Since you have to go directly to the application, transportation expenses will be incurred, but for issuance separatelycostIt will take a while, so don't forget to prepare.

Summary

Nationality certificates are not uniform around the world and will vary from country to country.
In the case of Chinese people, there have been troubles in the past, such as the embassy's sudden suspension of activities and the like that it was no longer issued.
Currently, it is issued by consulates and embassies, so if you are from China, please obtain it there.
To obtain one, you must contact us in advance, and additional documents and fees will be required, so please check this when making your reservation.
There is no limit on the number of times a nationality certificate can be issued, but some offices that consult with naturalization have a fixed number of times, so check in advance as much as possible before consulting.

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