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Current Status and Application Procedures for Social Security Agreements
July 16, 2026
This article explains the current status of social security agreements that Japan has concluded with other countries, as well as the procedures for applying for benefits under these agreements. Understanding these agreements can help you avoid paying into pension systems in two countries at the same time.
Social security agreements have been concluded with many countries. It is important to understand the specific content of each agreement and the procedures required to apply for benefits. These agreements make it easier for people to use pension systems between Japan and the partner countries.
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Source: 日本年金機構 "年金制度の説明"
https://www.nenkin.go.jp/international/index.html
This article was reorganized by ＳＩＡデジタルテクノロジー株式会社 based on the above source.
※This language version is a machine translation from the Japanese version (ＳＩＡデジタルテクノロジー株式会社).
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