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Japanese passport renewal after 21 years of age

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#1
  • Tomato
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  • 2022/06/01 21:37

Please tell me about renewal of Japanese passport.

My son turned 21
and his Japanese passport will expire this July
He was born in Hawaii and has dual citizenship with Japan and the U.S.
Can he renew his Japanese passport after he turns 21
at the consulate anymore? ？
When I ask people around me, some say they can do it ？ and others say they can't ？
what is the actual situation ？
please tell me if you know anyone who can help me out.

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#2

My 25 year old son, born in Hawaii last year, went to the consulate to get his Japanese passport reissued by himself when it expired, and he got a new passport with no problem. In case you are prompted to make a choice, I think you can reserve your intention by saying "I will think about it.

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#4

The following website explains in detail regarding dual nationality holders with Japan. In conclusion, your son should be able to renew his passport.
https://www.kaigaikk.com/dual-citizens-can-be-japanese-without-choosing-their-nationality/
The detailed reasons are discussed here for your reference I am sure you will find it helpful.

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#5
  • 永住歴うん十年
  • 2022/06/02 (Thu) 14:30
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SJDummys,
Thank you for the valuable link ！

Tomato,
I was told by a half Japanese person in his 40s living in Hawaii that when he tried to choose his nationality, he was told by the consulate in Hawaii that he did not have to do it and still has dual citizenship. He still has dual citizenship.

In fact, I heard that even if you choose Japanese nationality, it is not legally possible to renounce it in some countries.

My son will be old enough to make a decision in a few years, but I am sure he will continue to apply for a passport.

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#6

Last year, when my 24-year-old son, who has dual citizenship, went to renounce his Japanese citizenship, the consulate advised him to keep his Japanese citizenship because he could renew his passport after the age of 21.
They cannot force you to renounce your nationality, so if you apply for it, they can make you one.

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#7
  • Tomato
  • 2022/06/02 (Thu) 21:14
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Thank you all
for your valuable advice ！
I am relieved to know that I can renew
Thank you all
I will send them to the procedure as soon as possible ^_^

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#8
  • Tomato
  • 2022/07/05 (Tue) 20:05
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I was able to renew without any problems.
The receptionist told me
that I have to choose my nationality at the age of 21, but since I haven't decided yet, I will go through the renewal procedure, but if I receive a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I will give up my Japanese nationality at that time.
Has anyone who has renewed his/her citizenship been told the same thing ？?

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#9
  • nuiloamama
  • 2022/07/05 (Tue) 20:51
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My son applied for a passport the year before last and was told the same thing.
but it has been 2 years and no letter has been received.

My acquaintance is in his 40s,
he is Japanese born in Hawaii but he still holds dual citizenship.
He has never been to Japan, so he renews it at the Honolulu Consulate.
However, he said he is trying not to cut it off because if he does, it is very difficult to get a certified copy because his relatives are not in Japan. He said that the letter he was told when he applied for his son's application, he has never been told by the consulate about renouncing his nationality.

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#10
  • middle
  • 2022/07/06 (Wed) 14:21
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Sorry for the sidebar. Has anyone who has taken US citizenship from marriage been able to renew their Japanese passport at the consulate in Honolulu ？?

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