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| Foreign residents in Japan are also required to take out the national pension policy. |
It is obligatory for all residents in Japan including foreigners from the
age of 20 to 59 to enroll in the national pension plan. People who are
insured under this plan pay an insurance premium. The national government,
which also contributes to the plan, bears the responsibility for operating
and administering the system. The plan guarantees a regular pension. Upon
incurring a disability or reaching retirement age, subscribers receive
a pension.
If you are foreign resident and your foreign registration was filed in
Kamagaya City, contact Health Insurance and Annuity Division for more information.
| Note: |
Foreign residents who have returned to their home country are ineligible
for the national pension plan. The period of time having stayed overseas
is not calculated in a “requirement period” of the old-age national pension
plan. |
| Those who obtained Japanese nationality or permanent residence status in Japan |
Those who obtained Japanese nationality or permanent residence status in
Japan from the age of 20 to 59 are entitled to count the following periods
in the “requirement period”, if applicable.
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The period of time staying in Japan from April, 1961 to December, 1981 as a foreigner |
| 2. |
The period of time staying overseas since April, 1961 |
| A lump-sum withdrawal allowance for foreigners |
A lump-sum withdrawal allowance system is available for foreigners who had paid their pension premiums and returned to their home country before fulfilling the requisite term to receive the benefit. They are entitled to claim the lump-sum withdrawal allowance provided that they had paid their pension premiums for the national pension plan or employee’s pension plan for 6 months or more and the claim was filed within 2 years of leaving Japan. The claim is to be made to Social Welfare Agency by post.
【National Pension Plan】
| Period of paying pension premium |
Allowance in yen |
| From 6 months to less than 12 months |
40,740 |
| From 12 months to less than 18 months |
81,480 |
| From 18 months to less than 24 months |
122,220 |
| From 24 months to less than 30 months |
162,960 |
| From 30 months to less than 36 months |
203,700 |
| More than 36 months |
244,440 |
| Note: |
The period of remission to half premium is counted as half of the period of paying pension premium |
【Employee’s Pension Plan】
| Period of being insured |
Calculation of the
allowance |
| From 6 months to less than 12 months |
Average monthly salary
×0.4 |
| From 12 months to less than 18 months |
Average monthly salary
×0.8 |
| From 18 months to less than 24 months |
Average monthly salary
×1.2 |
| From 24 months to less than 30 months |
Average monthly salary
×1.6 |
| From 30 months to less than 36 months |
Average monthly salary
×2.0 |
| More than 36 months |
Average monthly salary
×2.5 |
| Note: |
This calculation is based on the average monthly salary and will not be reevaluated. |
【 FAQ 】
| ●What is the criteria of eligibility for joining the National Pension Plan? |
| Registered foreigners over the age of 20 and less than 60 years old are
eligible to join this plan. Apply your National Pension Plan at the Health
Insurance and Annuity Division. People who are working for companies or
corporations sometimes join an employees’ pension insurance plan. Confirm
your pension plan with your workplace. |
| ●How much is the insurance premium? |
| The actual amount varies from year to year. You must deposit the required
sum stated in the payment slip (sent to you) by the due date at your bank
or financial institution. Students and those who have difficulty meeting
the expense may apply for pension payment suspension programs. Consult
the Health Insurance and Annuity Division (Hoken Nenkin Ka) for more information. |
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Health Insurance and Annuity Division
◆City Hall 1st Floor
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◆Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
◆Multilingual Information |
