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Originally Posted by godwine
Really? I thought by marrying japanese, you become a permanent resident.. but then i guess we have covered this topic before.. permanent residency != citizenship
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It's not automatic. You get a spouse visa which must be renewed annually like a work visa. After 5 or more years of marriage (YMMV, for some people it's taken more than a decade) you can apply for and receive permanent residency.