Immigration Policy
New Measures for Foreigners' National Health Insurance Premiums
August 4, 2026
Municipalities are upgrading their systems to better track unpaid health insurance premiums by foreigners.
Municipalities are in the process of upgrading their systems to better track the national health insurance premiums unpaid by foreigners. This affects foreigners living in Japan as the payment status can impact future residence status renewals. For detailed procedures, please check the official websites of your local municipality and the Immigration Services Agency.
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