児童手当の申請をしたいのですが
じどうてあてのしんせいをしたいのですが
I'd like to apply for child allowance.
POINTIn principle, application must be made within 15 days of birth.
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Child Allowance Application
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This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Child Allowance Application" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.
What this page helps you say in Japan
This page focuses on Child Allowance Application and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.
What You'll Learn on This Page
- Request for certification of child allowance
- Check income limits
- Infant medical expenses subsidy
- Allowance for single-parent families
- Procedures for birth/transfer
Practice Phrases (10 Total)
認定請求書はどこでもらえますか
にんていせいきゅうしょはどこでもらえますか
Where can I get the certification request form?
POINTChild-related counters at government offices
所得制限にかかりますか
しょとくせいげんにかかりますか
Am I over the income limit?
POINTEstimated annual income is around 9.6 million yen
振込先の口座を変更したいです
ふりこみさきのこうざをへんこうしたいです
I'd like to change the deposit account.
POINTAccount change notification required
転入したのですが、手続きは必要ですか
てんにゅうしたのですが、てつづきはひつようですか
We moved in. Do we need to re-apply?
POINTMust reapply with new address
乳幼児医療費助成の対象年齢は
にゅうようじいりょうひじょせいのたいしょうねんれいは
What ages qualify for medical subsidy?
POINTVaries from 0 to junior high school students depending on the municipality
医療証の発行はどのくらいかかりますか
いりょうしょうのはっこうはどのくらいかかりますか
How long to issue the medical card?
POINTUsually 1-2 weeks
ひとり親手当の申請をしたいです
ひとりおやてあてのしんせいをしたいです
I'd like to apply for single-parent allowance.
POINTProof of divorce, bereavement, etc. required
特別児童扶養手当とは何ですか
とくべつじどうふようてあてとはなんですか
What is the special disability allowance?
POINTFor families with disabled children
支給日はいつですか
しきゅうびはいつですか
When is the payment date?
POINTChild allowance is generally given in February, June, and October.
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Q. How much child allowance can I receive?
A. 15,000 yen/month for children 0 to under 3 years old, 10,000 yen/month for 3 years old to elementary school students (15,000 yen for 3rd child and above), 10,000 yen for junior high school students. Even if you exceed the income limit, there is a special benefit of 5,000 yen. Payment is made three times a year (February, June, and October).
Q. Even foreigners are eligible
A. The condition is that the child is registered in the Basic Resident Register and lives in Japan. Also applicable to international students and technical intern trainees. Those without a short-term visitor visa or resident registration are not eligible.
Q. Application is required immediately after birth
A. Yes, as a general rule, you must apply within 15 days from the day after your birth date. After that time, the past amount will not be paid. It is safe to apply at the same time as submitting the birth registration.
Q. Up to what age can medical expenses be subsidized?
A. There are large differences between municipalities. In most of Tokyo's 23 wards, admission is free until the third year of junior high school (age 15). In rural areas, up to elementary school students. Before moving, be sure to check the system of the next municipality.
Q. Support for single parents
A. Child rearing allowance (0 to 45,000 yen per month), medical expenses subsidy, housing support, employment support, childcare fee reduction/exemption, etc. Applicable regardless of whether you are divorced, widowed, or unmarried. You can receive bulk consultation at your local government's Single-Parent Family Support Desk.