NationalPension
Pre/Post-natal Pension Premium Exemption
産前産後期間の免除
In short: National Pension premiums are exempt around childbirth, and the period still counts as paid.Category 1 National Pension insured persons (not voluntary enrollment). Exempt for 4 months from the month before the due/birth month (6 months from 3 months before for multiple births). Birth = 85+ days of pregnancy.(Source: www.nenkin.go.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current as of 2026-10-15 (FY2026 / Reiwa 8); source page live on that date. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.nenkin.go.jp/service/kokunen/menjo/20180810.html
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Category 1 National Pension insured persons (not voluntary enrollment). Exempt for 4 months from the month before the due/birth month (6 months from 3 months before for multiple births). Birth = 85+ days of pregnancy. [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 | Expecting or recently gave birth (85+ days pregnancy). [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 | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Work / insurance type | Category 1 National Pension insured (self-employed, students, non-working etc.); not voluntary enrollment. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| 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
- National pension counter of your city/ward office; also by mail. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
- You can file from 6 months before the due date; filing after the birth is also possible. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、産前産後の国民年金保険料免除の手続きについて伺いたいのですが、何を持っていけばよいですか。
Sumimasen, sanzen sango no kokumin nenkin hokenryō menjo no tetsuzuki ni tsuite ukagaitai no desu ga, nani o motte ikeba yoi desu ka.
Hello. I would like to ask about the procedure for the pension exemption around childbirth. What documents 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.