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Japan to link visa renewals with up-to-date health insurance payments

Government plans to detect foreigners who dodge mandatory enrollment

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Japan's national health insurance system does not keep records by nationality or residence status, so few municipalities know how much foreigners have contributed in premiums. (Photo by Yoshiyuki Tamai)

RYO NEMOTO
June 9, 2025 21:05 JST
Updated on June 10, 2025 00:21 JST

TOKYO -- Japan is revising its public health insurance system as it seeks to ensure foreigners are up to date on their payments, Nikkei has learned.

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