NationalChildren & family
Support Payment for Pregnant Women
妊婦のための支援給付
In short: ¥50,000 after pregnancy is confirmed, plus ¥50,000 per expected child later in pregnancy, paid by your municipality.Pregnancy for this program means a fetal heartbeat confirmed by a medical institution. Miscarriage, stillbirth etc. are also covered.(Source: www.cfa.go.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Statutory program since April 2025; FY2026 program documents dated 2026-04-24 on the official page. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.cfa.go.jp/policies/shussan-kosodate
Who qualifies
- Pregnancy for this program means a fetal heartbeat confirmed by a medical institution. Miscarriage, stillbirth etc. are also covered. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Pregnant (fetal heartbeat confirmed), including miscarriage/stillbirth after confirmation. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Apply to the municipality of your resident registration at the time of application. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Where to apply
- The "support payment for pregnant women" counter of the municipality where you are registered (住民票). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
- 1st application from heartbeat confirmation; 2nd (number of children) from 8 weeks before the due date. Each must be filed within 2 years of the date it becomes possible. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- 1st payment: ¥50,000 after certification as a pregnant woman. 2nd payment: ¥50,000 × number of expected children, after reporting the number. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、妊婦のための支援給付について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Sumimasen, ninpu no tame no shien kyūfu ni tsuite ukagaitai no desu ga, taishō ni naru ka, nani o motte ikeba yoi ka oshiete itadakemasu ka.
Hello. I would like to ask about the support payment for pregnant women. Am I eligible, and what should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.