Leaving Japan: Tax, Pension, Bank, and City Office Checklist
Important money and city office procedures to check before leaving Japan.
- Prepare Early
- City Office
- Money and Contracts
- Pension
- Immigration and Re-entry
Prepare Early
Leaving Japan involves many procedures. If you wait until the last week, city office, tax, bank, phone, apartment, and pension procedures may be difficult.
City Office
Check moving-out notification, National Health Insurance, National Pension, resident tax, My Number Card, and child-related procedures if needed.
Money and Contracts
Check rent, utilities, mobile phone, internet, credit card, bank account, and unpaid bills. Keep receipts and cancellation documents.
Pension
Some people may be able to apply for lump-sum withdrawal payment after leaving Japan. Conditions and deadlines apply.
Immigration and Re-entry
If you plan to come back, check your residence status and re-entry permission before leaving.
This article is based on official public information and is written in simple English. Procedures may differ by person and city. Please check the official page or a consultation office for your own case.
Source: https://www.nenkin.go.jp/international/japanese-system/withdrawalpayment/payment.html
