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Pathways to Japanese Citizenship
The primary route for a foreigner is naturalization, which generally requires meeting several conditions:
Continuous Residence: You must have lived in Japan continuously for more than five years. This often starts with a valid visa (status of residence), such as a work, student, or spousal visa.
Age and Conduct: You must be at least 20 years old and exhibit good conduct, which includes paying taxes, national pension, and health insurance premiums.
Livelihood: You must be able to support yourself financially or be supported by a spouse or other relatives.
No Dual Citizenship: Japan's Nationality Act requires applicants to give up their current nationality upon naturalization. You must provide official proof of renunciation of your prior citizenship.
Language and Integration: While the official language requirement is basic (around a 3rd-grade elementary level), case workers assess your ability to integrate into Japanese society and handle everyday communication.
Investment for Residency (Not Citizenship)
While money cannot directly purchase citizenship, an Investor/Business Manager Visa is a pathway to legal residency that can eventually lead to naturalization.
This visa requires an investment of at least ¥5 million (around US$34,000, depending on exchange rates) to establish and manage a new business in Japan.
It provides a renewable residence permit and can make you eligible for naturalization after five years of continuous residence, provided all other conditions are met
