How to Claim Your Nenkin (Pension) Lump-Sum Withdrawal When Leaving Japan

If you paid into Japan's pension system (Nenkin) while working in Japan, you can claim a lump-sum withdrawal (Dattai Ichijikin) after leaving. This is money many foreigners miss out on!

Eligibility

• Contributed to Nenkin for at least 6 months
• Non-Japanese nationality
• Have left Japan and cancelled residency
• Apply within 2 years of departure

How Much Will You Get?

Based on: average monthly salary × refund rate × months contributed. Government withholds 20.42% tax at source.

Months contributedRefund multiplier 6–11 months×9 months 24–35 months×16 months 48+ months (max 60)×20 months

How to Apply

• Download form from nenkin.go.jp (available in English)
• Fill in form + attach: passport copy, proof of departure
• Mail to Japan Pension Service
• Money transferred to your overseas account in 3–6 months