National Health Insurance for foreign residents
Overview
Foreign residents must join National Health Insurance in some cases, for example after arriving in Japan and registering in Itabashi, after moving from another ward, or after leaving workplace insurance. The page lists what to bring for each case, and the rules for stay extensions and household head changes. New arrivals after 2 January also file a simple income declaration for premiums.
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- Register your address at the ward when you move in.
- Bring your passport, residence card and My Number document to the counter.
- If you arrived after 2 January, file the simple income declaration.
What to bring
- Passport
- Residence card
- Document showing your My Number
- Document showing your landing date (for the declaration)
Where
Itabashi Ward Office
National Health Insurance and Pension Section
Contact
National Health Insurance Qualification Section
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