Acquisition of status of residence(在留資格取得)

The number of mid- to long-term foreign residents now exceeds 2.8 million,
The number of foreign nationals born in Japan is similarly increasing.

Japan adopts a pedigree-based system for nationality,
If the father or mother is not a Japanese citizen, even if born in Japan, the child cannot acquire Japanese nationality in principle.
In principle, if the father or mother is not a Japanese citizen, the child will not be granted Japanese citizenship even if born in Japan.

And even if both parents have appropriate status of residence,
A foreign baby born in Japan does not automatically acquire the status of residence, even if the parents have the appropriate status of residence.

If the foreign baby is expected to stay in Japan for more than 60 days after birth,
If the foreign baby is to stay in Japan for more than 60 days after birth, it is necessary to apply for and obtain the appropriate status of residence.

This must be done within 30 days of birth.
And even if you do not yet have a passport, you can still apply for status of residence.

Conversely, if you are leaving Japan within 60 days of birth, you do not need to apply for status of residence,
However, if you leave Japan within 60 days of birth, you do not need to apply for status of residence.

On the other hand, if you leave Japan within 60 days of birth, you do not need to apply for status of residence.
If you do not obtain status of residence within 60 days of birth, however, you will be considered to be in Japan illegally regardless of the reason.

Even for a baby who has been fortunate enough to start his/her life in Japan,
The procedures related to status of residence are important for babies who are fortunate enough to start their lives in Japan.
We hope that your baby will acquire appropriate status of residence and grow up healthy and happy.