Students attending a school, such as a university, graduate school, junior college, or high school, may, upon application, postpone (temporarily stop)the payment of contributions while at school. Eligible students are required to reapply every year.

*Students whose income for the previous year is equal to or less than a certain amount are eligible.

 

Where to apply:

・Health Insurance and Pension Division at a ward office（区役所保険年金課）or Residents' Welfare Division at a branch office of the ward (支所区民福祉課) where you live

・Your local Japan Pension Service Branch Office

 

Required documents for application:

- Application Form for National Pension Contribution Special Payment System for Students

- Basic Pension Number Notice or Pension Handbook

- A document to verify student status, e.g. your student ID card "GAKUSEISHO" or original certificate of student status "ZAIGAKUSHOMEISHO".

 

Contact:

・Health Insurance and Pension Division at a ward office or Residents' Welfare Division at a branch office where you live.

・Your local Japan Pension Service Branch Office

 

For more Information, please check the following websites.

Nagoya City

Nagoya City: National Pension Contribution Special Payment System for Students (Living Information) (city.nagoya.jp)

 

Japan Pension Service

Application for National Pension Contribution Special Payment System for Students

For foreign residents/ International/ Japan Pension Service (nenkin.go.jp)