How much is refunded?/Pension refund service for foreign nationals leaving Japan

The amount varies depending on the amount of salary received and the length of time that the person was enrolled in the pension program.

The amount of the lump-sum withdrawal payment increases in the following cases.

1.Salary is higher.
2.Length of time enrolled in the Employees’ Pension Insurance is longer (maximum 5 years).

Beginning from April 2021, the lump-sum withdrawal payment covers a maximum period of 5 years (60 months).

CASE1　Mr. G, technical intern

Mr. G came from Vietnam to work in Japan for 3 years as a technical intern at a nursing care facility, and returned to Vietnam at the end of his internship period. His salary was 170,000 yen/month.

Case2　Ms. M, specified skilled worker

　Ms. M from Myanmar entered Japan as a “Specified Skilled Worker” and worked in a restaurant in Japan for 5 years before returning home. Her salary was 220,000 yen/month.

Case3　Mr. D, language school instructor

　Mr. D came to Japan on the JET Program and worked as an English teacher at local elementary schools for 2 years. His salary was 280,000 yen/month in the first year and 300,000 yen/month in the second year.

Case4　Ms. D, employee of a Japanese company

　Ms. D came to Japan as a student and was hired by a Japanese company after graduating from university. She worked in the overseas operations of the company and developed new overseas clients. She decided to leave the company and return to her country when her mother became ill. At that time, she had worked in Japan for 5 years and her salary was 280,000 yen/month. She also received two bonuses of 300,000 yen each per year.