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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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Documents needed

✓Residence Card

✓National Health Insurance card or Qualification Confirmation Card

✓ID document (passport, etc.)

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Steps

Visit your city / ward office (most efficient to do this on the same day as your overseas move-out notification)

Submit the National Health Insurance withdrawal form

Return your insurance card or Qualification Confirmation Card

Confirm any premium adjustments (refund or additional charge) after withdrawal

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Important notes

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Your withdrawal date is the date your overseas move-out notification is submitted. Handling both on the same day avoids unnecessary premiums

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If you have already paid annual premiums, a refund may be issued after withdrawal

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If a premium refund applies, your municipality will notify you after withdrawal is processed. A separate application may be required in some cases — confirm at the counter when withdrawing

🔗 Related procedures

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.

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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.

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