Do you want to become a Japanese citizen?

[moocow49]

For those like me planning to move to Japan permanently someday, do you want Japanese citizenship?

[Kuroneko]

Not sure, Only time will tell.

[moocow49]

I want to be as Japanese as possible, so I'll get it.

The requirements I know of are: at least five years of residency in Japan, have a place to live, and be able to financially support yourself.

[dragonrazor]

omg, yesh, i do

[Belthasar]

Why not? If I'm to live in Japan I might as well be a citizen.

[luna2]

how long does it take to becom one anyway?
if u liv in the us?

[moocow49]

In America it takes ten years. Also, you have to be married to an American citizen. I think they should make the length of residency shorter.

[luna2]

really that long?!
wat?
so if im american rite and i get married to som1 here in the US how long then?

[jasonbvr]

Actually the length for citizenship in Japan may take just as long as in the US. The Japanese government is also considering a move that will make a certain level of Japanese proficiency mandatory even just for being a migrant worker such as the South Americans that live near my city. Even just getting a work visa that lasts longer than one year could take up to two years.

About me, no I would not opt for citzenship. Permanent residency in the unlikely event I stay here for a long time but not citzenship. First reason being is that right now I am exempt from paying into the pension program which saves me quite a lot of money each month. Second reason is that other than voting, my rights are no different than Japanese. Third reason, my passport is a hell of a lot better looking and who would want the trouble of carrying two of those things.

[luna2]

so its not a good idea to get citizenship in japan?
but i kinda wana liv ther somday T_T
i shuld jus liv in the us then