"Elbow" <tokyoelbow@totalise.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Im thinking of applying for a residency visa, what are the benefits if
> any over my current spouse of japanese visa?
> The only one I can see is not having to apply for a visa every 3 yrs.
> But then I cant see very far.

AFAICT, the benefits are mainly ones that would appeal to someone planning
to live in Japan long-term (duh!). E.g. eligibility for home loans, less
rigamarole with immigration, etc.

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Regards,
Ryan Ginstrom