do i have to take a test?

Question

do you have to take a test to become a citizen in japan? or do i have to take some language test or somthing

Answer 1

You have to marry a Japanese citizen (even if you do so...I don't know if you can get a citizenship for 100%). It's not like US...they don't give you a citizenship easily...even if you were born in Japan, you still don't get a citizenship unless one of your parents are a Japanese citizen.

Answer 2

I don't know of a specific test to gain Japanese citizenship, but it's not something easily or quickly done. There are thousands of people who were not born in Japan and have lived there nearly their entire lives but are not counted as Japanese citizens.

You would need to work and live in Japan first, and while speaking Japanese is not absolutely esential to do either, it will make your life and prospects there a great deal better. But actually obtaining citizenship is something that you very likely will not be able to do.

Answer 3

There is no official test sponsored by the Japanese government like there is in the USA. But you do need to show proficiency in the Japanese language. The only way to do that is to take the "Japanese Proficency Exam" (Nihongo kentei) and the "Chinese Character Proficency Exam" (kanji kentei). Once you get the official score of those tests, you can use the results in your application.

Good luck.

Answer 4

No, you don't need to take a test, but you could start learning to read and write Japanese characters now. as well as speaking because you will have many interviews for follow up.
there are many procedures to follow and you should be living and working in Japan for many years, has strong ties with the Japanese and can prove you can be a good citizen of Japan. etc, etc..you will submit many documents, taxes, legal papers etc. etc etc etc etc...
If you are married to a Japanese citizen, you can apply for a citizenship, but it takes everyone's decision and your spouse support is much highly appreciated obtaining the citizenship like submitting his/her documents too, to prove that you are legally living together, but not in all cases. too much paper work...it really cost to obtain citizenship, but a wise decision and planning ahead should be considered. if you become Japanese national, you can't have dual citizenship, you have to give up the other one. so try to keep this in mind. Even Japanese who live in other countries don't easily give up their citizenship or apply for another.
lastly, you will need to take time to complete the process and money if you need to translate documents to Japanese..
but if you are born with a Japanese parent or adopted by them..you can be a Japanese citizen.. if you are minor age.
hope this helps..gambatte kudasai.
there must be something that is not explained here but you will know all of the procedures by the time you start your application.
yes, some answerers are right, it is not that easy like USA.

Answer 5

no, you don't have to tast to be a Japanese citizen , but if you want to work in Japan , you should do it .