Naturalisation Now Requires Ten Years of Residence in Japan
From 1 April 2026 the residence period required to apply for Japanese nationality doubled from five years to ten, the first substantial change to the test in decades.
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From 1 April 2026 the residence period required to apply for Japanese nationality doubled from five years to ten, the first substantial change to the test in decades.
Worker intake targets, a naturalisation review and a fee overhaul were all settled before the year began. Here is what foreign residents in Japan should expect in 2026.