What should I do if I cannot afford to pay National Pension contributions?

When it is difficult to pay National Pension contributions, you may apply for the contribution exemption system or the contribution postponement system. We examine your application, mainly your income in the previous year in Japan. If your application is approved, exemption or postponement of contribution payment is granted.
For more information about the contribution exemption system and the contribution postponement system, please visit: Application for National Pension Contribution Exemption / Payment Postponement