Frequently Asked Questions (National Health Insurance)

QuestionWhat is the procedure for foreign nationals to enroll in the National Health Insurance?

Response

Those who have (1) an address in Inagi City, or (2) are residing with a residence status for a period of three months or more, or (3) even if the residence period is less than three months, if it is recognized that they will stay for three months or more from the start of the residence period based on documents corresponding to the residence status specified by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare (documents certifying the content and duration of activities conducted under that residence status), are required to enroll in the National Health Insurance.

Items Required for Procedures

(1) case

• Residence Card

(2) (3) case

• Residence Card (if issued)
• Documents that show a stay of more than 3 months (such as a copy of the flight reservation screen for your return trip)
• Identity verification documents (passport, etc.)

• Identity verification documents / Individual number (My Number) verification documents