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Japanese National Health Insurance Enrollment Phrases

Complete administrative procedures smoothly with clear Japanese phrases for every counter. Required documents · NG warnings · 9-language parallel translations

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This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Japanese National Health Insurance Enrollment Phrases" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

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This page focuses on Japanese National Health Insurance Enrollment Phrases and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.

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Practice Phrases (8 Total)

国民健康保険に加入したいです

こくみんけんこうほけんにかにゅうしたいです

I'd like to enroll in NHI.

POINTFirst message from the counter

在留カードと住民票はこちらです

ざいりゅうカードとじゅうみんひょうはこちらです

Here are my residence card and residence certificate.

POINTRequired documents

保険料はいくらになりますか

ほけんりょうはいくらになりますか

How much is the premium?

POINTConfirm amount

減免制度はありますか

げんめんせいどはありますか

Is there a reduction system?

POINTPeople with low income should check

保険証はいつ届きますか

ほけんしょうはいつとどきますか

When will my insurance card arrive?

POINTConfirm receipt time

会社の社会保険を辞めたので

かいしゃのしゃかいほけんをやめたので

Because I left company insurance...

POINTReason for joining

資格喪失証明書を持ってきました

しかくそうしつしょうめいしょをもってきました

I brought the coverage loss certificate.

POINTRequired when joining after retirement

分割での納付は可能ですか

ぶんかつでののうふはかのうですか

Can I pay in installments?

POINTConsultation when it comes to high prices

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is it compulsory to enroll in National Health Insurance?
A. It is compulsory if you stay in the country for more than 3 months and do not have social insurance.
Q. How is the insurance premium calculated?
A. It is determined by income and household size. It varies depending on the local government.
Q. Will I have to pay for medical expenses out-of-pocket?
A. 30% in principle. 10-20% for those over 70 years old.