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What changed in April 2026
1 change logged. 1 tightened.
2026-04-01  ·  Japan  ·  Tightened
Citizenship screening standard raised to ten years of residence
The Nationality Act still states five years of domicile. From April 2026 the practical screening standard is ten consecutive years, applied at the discretion stage rather than in the statute.
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