Hi, so I got married to my Japanese wife earlier this year and registered the marriage in Japan in October. We are currently working on COE since we decided to move to Japan. Looking at the long term status, it seems like we can apply for PR after 3 years of marriage and 1 year of living in Japan and it seems that naturalization requirements are the same for spouses of Japanese nationals. I was a little confused. When the time is right, do I have to apply for PR first and then a apply for citizenship or can we apply for citizenship right away?
by atita1999