Japanese nationality law
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Japanese Nationality Law details the conditions by which a person holds nationality of Japan. The primary law governing nationality regulations is the 1950 Nationality Act.
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The Nationality Law | |
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National Diet | |
Citation | No. 147 of 1950 |
Territorial extent | Japan |
Administered by | Ministry of Justice |
Status: Amended |
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Children born to at least one Japanese parent are generally automatically nationals at birth. Birth in Japan does not by itself entitle a child to Japanese nationality, except when a child would otherwise be stateless. Foreign nationals may acquire citizenship by naturalization after living in the country for at least five years and renouncing any previous nationalities.