What should I pay attention to when applying for naturalization?
An application for naturalization is a procedure for a person who currently holds a foreign nationality to acquire Japanese citizenship. In Japan, so-called “dual nationality” is not allowed, so if your application for naturalization is approved, you will lose your foreign nationality. Here, we will explain the points to keep in mind when applying for naturalization for those who live in or near Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture.
Jurisdiction of the Kurashiki Branch Office
Okayama Prefecture has one main legal affairs bureau, five branch offices, and one branch office. Of these, the Kurashiki Branch Office has jurisdiction over Kurashiki City, Soja City, and Hayashima Town, Tsukubo County.
If you live in the above areas, you should basically go to the Okayama Legal Affairs Bureau Kurashiki Branch Office for procedures related to real estate registration, commercial and corporate registration, etc. However, for commercial and corporate registration, you should go to the Kurashiki Branch Office. However, for commercial and corporate registrations, you need to go to the Okayama Legal Affairs Bureau (Okayama City) only for the issuance of certificates and for clerical work related to seals, for example, when you want to register a change of officers.
Jurisdiction of application for naturalization
We have just explained that Okayama Prefecture has one main legal affairs bureau, five branch bureaus, and one branch office, and that residents of Kurashiki City, Soja City, and Miyakubo-gun Hayashima-cho must go to the Kurashiki Branch Office.
However, applications for naturalization must be filed at the Nationality Division, and only the main office (Okayama City) and the Kurashiki Branch Office have a Nationality Division in Okayama Prefecture. Therefore, if you live in the following cities, towns, or villages, you must apply for naturalization at the Kurashiki Branch Office.
Kurashiki City, Soja City, Hayashima Town, Tsukubo District, Kasaoka City, Ibara City, Asaguchi City, Satosho Town, Asaguchi District, Yakage Town, Oda District, Takahashi City, Niimi City, Maniwa City, Tsuyama City, Mimasaka City, Shinjo Village, Maniwa District, Kagamino-cho, Tomada District, Katsuo-cho, Katsuta District, Nagi Town, Katsuta District, Nishiawakura Village, Eida District, Kume-Minami Town, Kume-Dori Town, Kume-Dori Town
If you live in a municipality other than those listed above, you must apply for naturalization at the main office in Okayama City.
What should I pay attention to when applying for naturalization?
When applying for naturalization, it is necessary to prepare the necessary documents based on the applicant’s current situation. To do this, you must first consult with the Legal Affairs Bureau.
An appointment must be made in advance for a consultation at the Legal Affairs Bureau. Please contact the “Nationality Division, Okayama District Legal Affairs Bureau” at (086) 422-1260 (main phone) to make an appointment.
At the consultation for naturalization application, the person in charge will explain the required documents and their contents. However, since many documents and materials are required to apply for naturalization and the contents are complicated, you may not be able to understand or grasp the process in a single consultation. In such cases, please do not judge for yourself, and be sure to ask again if you have any questions.
If you fail to make this confirmation, you may find yourself in a situation where you are missing documents or submitting incomplete documents. If this happens, it may take much longer to obtain permission.
Summary
Many documents and materials are required to apply for naturalization. Therefore, it is necessary to understand these documents before applying for naturalization, and to take the necessary steps to ensure a smooth application process. The required documents vary depending on the applicant’s situation, so be sure to consult with us in advance.
