National Health Insurance Withdrawal
Before leaving Japan, withdraw from National Health Insurance. It is most efficient to handle this on the same day as your overseas move-out notification.
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Overseas Move-Out Notification
Before leaving Japan, notify your local city or ward office that you are moving abroad. After submitting, your National Health Insurance and National Pension obligations end. Note that resident tax (juminzei) is assessed based on your address as of January 1st — any amount already assessed remains payable even after you leave.
Pension Lump-Sum Withdrawal
Foreign nationals who paid into Japan's National Pension or Welfare Pension can claim a partial refund after leaving Japan. Apply within 2 years of departure. Eligible only if you have not met the 10-year pension eligibility threshold.