My name is Shuyou Chiu and I am a member of the naturalization team at the Nagoya branch.
This time, we will briefly explain the application requirements for "naturalization" and "permanent residence."
Comparison table of visa and naturalization application requirements
Naturalization
permanent
Residency requirements
Must have continued to reside in Japan for 5 years or more ◆If you changed from studying abroad to working, 3 years or more after the change ◆If you are a Japanese spouse, you must have lived in Japan for at least 3 years after marriage and for at least 1 year continuously. *You must not be away from Japan for approximately 3 consecutive months or a total of 150 days or more.
Must have continued to reside in Japan for 10 years or more ◆Residency in Japan for 1 years or more for Highly Skilled Professionals No. 3, and 2 year or more for Highly Skilled Professionals No. 1 ◆If you are a spouse of a Japanese national or a permanent resident, you must have lived in Japan for at least 3 years after marriage and for at least 1 year consecutively. ◆If you are a long-term resident, you must continue to live in Japan for 5 years or more. *You must not leave Japan for approximately 3 consecutive months, or for a total of 150 days or more.
livelihood requirements
The applicant must be able to earn a living from his or her spouse or other relatives' assets or skills.
The applicant must be able to earn a living from his or her spouse or other relatives' assets or skills. (The required annual income varies depending on the number of dependents.)
Action requirements
Fulfill your tax obligations properly Enroll in and pay your pension (pay for at least the most recent year) Not committing any legal violations such as traffic violations *If you are a business owner, you must enroll in and pay social insurance.
Complying with tax obligations varies depending on the place of application. Not committing any legal violations such as traffic violations
Japanese ability
Japanese proficiency: Reading and writing level of 3rd to 4th grade elementary school
