Naturalization Application
Naturalization is the process by which a foreign national acquires Japanese citizenship. Once naturalization is approved, you are treated as a Japanese citizen, gaining benefits not available with permanent residence, such as voting rights, a Japanese passport, and removal of restrictions on public service employment.
Naturalization applications are handled by the Legal Affairs Bureau, not the Immigration Services Bureau. The required documents are extremely extensive, and an interview at the Legal Affairs Bureau is also required. Our office provides comprehensive support from document preparation to interview coaching.
Who We Help
Key Requirements for Naturalization
There are also conditions regarding loss of nationality and ideology. We can assess your eligibility during our free consultation.
Review Period
Approximately 8-12 months after application acceptance. Including document preparation, the entire process typically takes over 1 year.
Naturalization vs. Permanent Residence
| Category | Naturalization | Permanent Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Changes to Japanese (lose home country nationality) | Retain home country nationality |
| Voting Rights | Yes | No |
| Passport | Japanese passport | Home country passport |
| Residence Card | Not needed (treated as Japanese) | Yes (renewed every 7 years) |
| Public Service | No restrictions | Restrictions apply |
| Application Office | Legal Affairs Bureau | Regional Immigration Services Bureau |
| Review Period | 8-12 months | About 10 months (national average, permissions granted July 2026) |
| Interview | Yes | No |
| Cost (our office) | ¥143,000~ | ¥132,000~ |
Which option is right for you depends on your future life plans and circumstances. We can suggest the best option during a free consultation.
Do you have any of these concerns?
The required documents are overwhelming — don't know where to start
Want to confirm beforehand whether you qualify given your situation (divorce history, taxes, traffic violations, etc.)
Heard the review takes nearly a year — want to reduce anxiety during the wait
Don't know what will be asked at the Legal Affairs Bureau interview or how to prepare
We provide thorough support from document preparation to Legal Affairs Bureau interview coaching. Our experts handle the collection and preparation of extensive documents, minimizing your burden.
Tell us about your situation in a free 60-minute consultation
Book Free Naturalization ConsultationService Flow
Free Consultation
Contact us (email, phone) → Free consultation
- Eligibility check (7 conditions) and naturalization assessment
- Pre-consultation with Legal Affairs Bureau (if needed) → Quote
Contract & Document Preparation
Contract (no retainer fee) → Document checklist (can exceed 100 pages)
- Home country document collection (incl. translation) + Japanese official documents
- Application document preparation → Motivation statement → Client review
Legal Affairs Bureau Submission & Interview
Submit application to Legal Affairs Bureau (accompanied)
- Handle additional document requests during review
- Interview coaching (2-3 months after application, approx. 1 hour)
- Payment (pay after submission only)
Approval
Approval by Minister of Justice → Official gazette publication
- Registration procedures (family register, etc.)
Plans & Pricing
Choose Your Plan
| Light | Recommended Standard | Full Support | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility assessment | |||
| Required document checklist | |||
| Application document review | |||
| Email/phone consultation | Up to 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Application document preparation | |||
| Motivation statement preparation | |||
| Legal Affairs Bureau submission accompaniment | |||
| Legal Affairs Bureau interview coaching & accompaniment | |||
| Document collection (domestic) | |||
| Free reapplication if denied |
Pricing (tax included)
| Light | Standard | Full Support | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee | ¥71,500 | ¥143,000 | ¥187,000 |
| Self-employed / Company executive | ¥82,500 | ¥154,000 | ¥220,000 |
Family simultaneous application (cohabiting / per person)
| Light | Standard | Full Support | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¥33,000 | ¥49,500 | ¥60,500 |
Multiple company executive option (2nd company onward / per company)
| Light | Standard | Full Support | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¥11,000 | ¥22,000 | ¥33,000 |
- Re-application of a case that you or another office filed and had denied: +¥33,000
* All prices include tax
* No retainer fee required. Payment is due after submission to the Legal Affairs Bureau
* If an application we filed is denied, we reapply free of charge once per applicant (Standard and Full Support plans)
Guarantee System
Our Commitment to Your Success
We have absolute confidence in our naturalization application services, but we have prepared a guarantee system just in case.
Free Reapplication Guarantee
In the unlikely event that your naturalization application is rejected, we will reapply for free, once per applicant.
* Guarantee system applies to Full Support Plan and Standard Plan. It covers only applications filed by our office, and does not apply where the application contained false statements or material facts were not disclosed, where required documents were not provided, or where the application was changed at the client's request.
Please feel free to consult with us first
For inquiries about visa applications and foreign employment, we accept inquiries via the contact form or by phone. The first 60-minute consultation is free.
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