Leave Japan
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Last updated date：3 2 2026
Work Overseas
Background and purpose of the Social Security Agreement
Rules when leaving Japan to work in the agreement country
Applications when leaving Japan to work in the Agreement Country
Pensioners Need to Report Us
Reports of changes such as your name, address, bank account for your direct deposit
Annual reporting to have us check if there is any change in your eligibility
Lump-sum Withdrawal Payments
If you are non-Japanese and leave Japan after short coverage periods under National Pension or Employees’ Pension Insurance, you can apply for the Lump-sum Withdrawal Payments. Make sure you are no longer covered by these pension systems, and you file the application for the Payments within two years since you leave Japan.