Raising a Child Abroad — Birth Registration, Vaccinations, and Nationality: Three Things to Sort Out

5 min read日本語版あり
Audience
Japanese nationals living abroad who are pregnant or raising young children; parents who gave birth outside Japan
Target length
~1,400 words
Status
Draft v1 (translated from Japanese v1)
Original
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When a child is born and raised abroad, it becomes immediately unclear which country's procedures apply to which responsibilities. Vaccination schedules vary by country. A child's Japanese nationality can be lost if a registration deadline is missed. The boshi techo — Japan's Maternal and Child Health Handbook — is not available through the usual channels when you live overseas.

Because the information is so scattered, this article focuses on three specific points: birth registration, vaccinations, and nationality.

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