I married my Japanese wife 23-years ago in Japan and we left Japan 22-years ago.
We are planning on moving back in the near future.
On the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan website it states a visa period of stay will be given for 5, 3, 1 or 0.5 years.
What criteria do they use when granting a shorter or longer period of stay?
From my understanding if I have been married for 3-years to a Japanese citizen and resided in Japan for at least a year I can apply for Long Term Residency. Are there any benefits or drawbacks for becoming a Long Term Resident?
Does this change my initial tax status as a non-Permanent Resident upon becoming a Long Term Resident?
by AcanthisittaJumpy722