Pension

Pension is money for when you age.

People between the ages of 20 and 59 living in Japan are obligated to join the public pension scheme.
When you join the public pension scheme, you will receive the Basic Pension Number Notification.
You will need the Basic Pension Number Notification for the pension procedures.

By paying a monthly pension premium, you can receive the money when you become aged or disabled, or die.
When a person paying the pension dies, their family can receive the money.
There are two types of pension plans.

(1) Employees’ pension plan

Those who work in companies and factories are enrolled in the employees’ pension plan.
The procedure is handled by the company you work for.
The pension premiums are paid from your monthly salary.

(2)National Pension Plan

Those other than in (1) join the National Pension Plan.
You will complete the procedure when you register as a resident at the City Office.
Those who have low income and cannot pay the premiums can apply for exemption from payment.

Those who pay pension premiums for more than six months and return to their counties without receiving a pension are entitled to a lump-sum withdrawal payment.

What to bring

Residence Card or passport