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Re: I'm planning to apply for permanent residence in Japan and I was wondering if anybody else has already done this.
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:53 pm
by RetroNewbie
This is probably a really dumb question, but are there any downsides to switching to permanent residence?
Something about the word 'permanent' sounds scary
Re: I'm planning to apply for permanent residence in Japan and I was wondering if anybody else has already done this.
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:16 pm
by adamu
RetroNewbie wrote: ↑Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:53 pm
This is probably a really dumb question, but are there any downsides to switching to permanent residence?
Something about the word 'permanent' sounds scary
It can make you eligible for the exit tax (if you are not already on a spouse visa).
https://retirewiki.jp/wiki/Permanent_re ... iderations