Tax & pension
Can I claim a lump-sum pension withdrawal?
Yes for qualifying non-Japanese people who leave Japan and satisfy the lump-sum withdrawal requirements.
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What you need to know
Requirements & exceptions
- Claim deadlines and contribution-history rules apply.
- Claiming can affect future pension entitlement calculations.
Documents
- My Number/tax ID where applicable
- Income/payment records
- Supporting tax/insurance records
Likely cost
No fee for ordinary pension enrollment/benefit claims; statutory pension contributions depend on the insured category and year. Certificates, remittance and professional assistance can add costs.
Where to act
Japan Pension Service / local pension office; municipality for National Pension enrollment procedures where applicable.