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Guide to Self-Check Your Nenkin Payment Status in Japan via Nenkin Net
As a resident of Japan, paying taxes and insurance, including Nenkin (pension contributions), is mandatory. This obligation applies to everyone, from students to workers, and directly impacts visa status and residency in Japan. What happens if you forget your payment deadline? This article by HSB JAPAN will guide you on how to check your Nenkin payment status using the Nenkin Net website (年金ネット).
1. What Are Nenkin and Nenkin Net?
a. What is Nenkin?
Nenkin (公的年金制度 – Koteki Nenkin Seido) is a mandatory pension insurance system for all individuals living and working in Japan. It applies to people aged 20–59, regardless of gender, occupation, or nationality. Even foreign residents staying for a short period must enroll in this program.
Upon retirement (after 65 years of age), individuals who have fulfilled their Nenkin payment obligations will receive a pension to support their lives. Additionally, before turning 65, participants may be eligible for other benefits, such as survivor’s or disability allowances, in case of unforeseen incidents.
There are two main types of Nenkin payments in Japan:
- Basic Pension (Kokumin Nenkin – 国民年金)
- Employee Pension (Kosei Nenkin – 厚生年金)
Learn more about the pension system in Japan through this detailed guide.
b. What is Nenkin Net?
Nenkin Net is an online platform that allows users to check their Nenkin payment status. Forgetting payment deadlines or missing payments can result in Nenkin arrears, which may impact visa renewal or obtaining permanent residency in Japan.
Through this website, you can check the following information anytime, anywhere:
- Personal details
- Monthly Nenkin payment records
- Total amount paid
- Amount paid by the individual and employer
- Projected pension benefits after turning 65
- Notifications of Nenkin statements and delivery times
- Updates from the Japan Pension Service
2. How to Register on Nenkin Net
To begin, you need to create an account on Nenkin Net. Prepare the following information:
- Nenkin Handbook
- Email address
- Mobile phone number
Note: If you’ve lost your Nenkin Handbook, contact HSB JAPAN for assistance in retrieving it.
Step 1: Access the Nenkin Net Website
Visit Nenkin Net.
Step 2: Register a New Account
- Select 新規登録 to create a new account.
- If you already have an account, click ログイン to log in.
This guide focuses on registering a new account.
Step 3: Provide Your My Number Information
- If you have a My Number, download the マイナポータル app and follow the instructions (available for iOS and Android).
- If you do not have a My Number, select アクセスキー and follow the instructions provided in the reference image.
Access Key (アクセスキー):
This 17-digit code is used to retrieve your Nenkin Net User ID. It is printed on the Nenkin Annual Statement (ねんきん定期便) sent in your birth month each year. The access key is valid for three months from the statement’s issue date.
Once you review the necessary content, check the box agreeing to the 利用規約に同意する terms and click ご利用登録に続ける to proceed.
Step 4: Register Personal Information
Fill out the following 10 fields:
- 基礎年金番号入力: Basic Pension Number
- 氏名入力: Full Name
- 生年月日入力: Date of Birth
- 性別選択: Gender
- 郵便番号と住所入力: Postal Code and Address
- お客様設定パスワード入力: Password for Nenkin Net login
- 秘密の質問と答え設定: Security Question and Answer
- メールアドレス入力: Email Address
- お知らせメール希望: Confirm receiving updates via email by selecting 希望する.
- 電話番号入力: Phone Number in Japan
After completing the form, review the information and click 次に進む (入力内容を確認する) to confirm your submission.
Once registered, you can easily check your Nenkin payment status anytime. Taking proactive steps to monitor your payments and ensuring timely contributions is highly beneficial for foreign residents living in Japan. Best of luck!
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