RetireJapan

Taking Japanese citizenship might be something I'll consider in my 60's or 70's, but probably not for the time being.
I wouldn't want to give up British citizenship until there is almost zero chance of me returning to live there, but on the other hand I don't want to have to worry about renewing my passport/residence card or being at the mercy of changes to immigration policy when I'm no longer physically or mentally capable of moving back to the UK.

Out of interest, does any one know what effect being retired has on applying for citizenship? I assume they take your current work situation into account if you are still working, but I wonder if being retired works as an advantage or disadvantage.

I naturalized last year. I am still in my early 30's but happy to answer any questions on this matter.

OkiBum wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 6:54 am I naturalized last year. I am still in my early 30's but happy to answer any questions on this matter.

Naturalized and living in Okinawa? I'm jealous

OkiBum wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 6:54 am happy to answer any questions on this matter.

Oh, congrats

The wiki article on Naturalisation is pretty sparse

adamu wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:44 am

OkiBum wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 6:54 am happy to answer any questions on this matter.

Oh, congrats

The wiki article on Naturalisation is pretty sparse

Subtle as a gold brick wrapped around a slice of lemon

JapaneseMike wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:52 am

adamu wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:44 am

OkiBum wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 6:54 am happy to answer any questions on this matter.

Oh, congrats

The wiki article on Naturalisation is pretty sparse

Subtle as a gold brick wrapped around a slice of lemon

adamu wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 8:44 am

OkiBum wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 6:54 am happy to answer any questions on this matter.

Oh, congrats

The wiki article on Naturalisation is pretty sparse

sure, happy to contribute. let me know how to get started.

pfdsa wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:27 am

OkiBum wrote: ↑Thu Aug 26, 2021 6:54 am I naturalized last year. I am still in my early 30's but happy to answer any questions on this matter.

Naturalized and living in Okinawa? I'm jealous

Haha yes! Hopefully you get to make it back here soon!

adamu wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 4:06 am
One possible downside is that it signs you up to the exit tax, which doesn't apply if you're on a working visa.

Exit Tax applies to PRs and persons on spousal visas also.

eyeswideshut wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 12:59 am

adamu wrote: ↑Tue Aug 24, 2021 4:06 am
One possible downside is that it signs you up to the exit tax, which doesn't apply if you're on a working visa.

Exit Tax applies to PRs and persons on spousal visas also.

Thanks for the correction, have clarified the original. I spend too much time reading this stuff. By working visa, I meant employment-based, rather than personal visas such as spouse and PR, but yes that phrasing was quite misleading.