# Japan citizenship

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- Destination: Japan
- Route family: citizenship
- Current records: 1

## Naturalization permission (Nationality Act, Articles 4 and 5)

For foreign nationals who have lived in Japan for five consecutive years with valid residence status, are 18 or older, of good conduct, able to support themselves, and give up other nationality in principle; it gives Japanese nationality with the Minister of Justice's permission.
- Official source: https://www.moj.go.jp/MINJI/kokusekiho.html

## Boundary

This is reference information, not legal advice. Verify current requirements with the linked authority.