Immigration Procedures

Immigration Procedures

• My child has two nationalities, Japanese and foreign. Do I have to choose my nationality?

  Those who have Japanese nationality and foreign nationality can
  You must select your nationality.
  The deadline for selecting nationality has been changed from April 1, 2022 as follows.
  ・If you acquire dual nationality before reaching the age of 18 → until reaching the age of 20
  ・If you acquire dual nationality after reaching the age of 18 → Within 2 years from the time you acquired dual nationality
  For more information, please refer to the website of the Ministry of Justice, "Selection of Nationality".
  http://www.moj.go.jp/MINJI/minji06.html
  
  
• Both of us are foreigners. I have a baby next time. Can this child have Japanese nationality?

  If the father and mother are of foreign nationality, the child cannot acquire Japanese nationality even if the child is born in Japan.
  It is necessary to acquire nationality according to the laws of each country of the parents, so be sure to check with the embassy or consulate in Japan for procedures.
  
  Also, even if the parents are foreigners, it is necessary to submit a birth registration. Within 14 days including the day of birth, please report to the city hall, each city branch office (contact office is not possible), or the Funabashi Station General Counter Center.
  
  Children who do not have Japanese nationality must also apply for a status of residence.
  Please check in advance.
  Foreign Resident General Information Center
  TEL 0570-013904
  (IP, overseas: 03-5796-7112)
  
  Time: Weekdays 8:30 am to 5:15 pm
  
  Supported languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Nepali, Indonesian, Thai, Khmer (Cambodia), Burmese, Mongolian, French, Sinhala language, Urdu
• I am a foreigner and am currently pregnant. The father of the child is Japanese, but he is not married yet. What is the nationality of the child to be born?

  If either the father or mother is Japanese and legally married, the child can acquire Japanese nationality.
  However, if the father is Japanese and the child is not legally married at the time of birth, the child will not be able to acquire Japanese nationality. In order for a child to acquire Japanese nationality at the time of birth, a procedure for fetal recognition by the father is required.
  
  For details, please refer to the Family Register and Residents Division TEL 047-436-2270 (Japanese only)
  
  If you do not understand Japanese or want to speak in your own language, Funabashi Multilingual Information Center(available in 12 languages). Interpreters will be provided by connecting to the Family Register and Residents Division.
  Telephone: 050-3101-3495
• I want to change my status of residence.

  There are foreigners who need to apply for a change of status of residence according to the content of permitted activities, such as when changing jobs or finding a job.
  Apply for a change of status of residence at the regional immigration office that has jurisdiction over your place of residence.
  Required documents vary depending on the status of residence and period of stay.
  Please refer to the website of the Immigration Services Agency for the procedure for applying for permission to change the status of residence.
  http://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/16-2.html
  
  inquiry
  Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau Chiba Branch Office TEL 043-242-6597
  Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau Matsudo Branch TEL 047-701-5472
  Foreign Resident Comprehensive Information Center TEL 0570-013904
  
  ★If you want to consult with an expert about changing your status of residence or procedures, please use the free consultation service for lawyers and administrative scriveners at the Funabashi Multilingual Information Center.
  (Reservation reception) Reservations are accepted by e-mail, Telephone, and window.
  Email: From the inquiry form on our website
  Telephone number: 050-3101-3495
  Window: Funabashi City Hall 1st Floor, Window 11 [Foreigners General Consultation Desk]