What is the difference between permanent residence and naturalization?
Posted: May 2018, 7
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Hello!
This is Amano from the Osaka branch.
This time, I will briefly explain the difference between "naturalization" and "permanent residence", which is a frequently asked question.
| Naturalization | permanent | |
| Foreigners acquire Japanese nationality, becoming Japanese (Abandoning his previous nationality) | meaning | The nationality of the foreigner remains the same, You can live in Japan permanently |
| “Right to vote” and “right to be elected” just like Japanese people There is the right to vote, such as | suffrage | No suffrage or right to vote |
| Must not | visa renewal | Visa renewal → not required Renewal of residence card → required |
| No work restrictions | Employment | No work restrictions *For civil servants, according to the nationality clause, There are some jobs that you cannot work even with a permanent resident visa. |
If you are considering naturalization and have the intention of continuing to live in Japan for the rest of your life, it would be better to naturalize. People who are thinking of returning to their home country in the future, people who do business with their home country in Japan, people who return to their home country frequently, or people who love their home country should apply for permanent residence without naturalization.
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