Things You Have to Do before Class StartsCompleting the Residence RegistrationOnce you decide where to live in Japan after entering the country, you must complete the resident registration procedure within 14 days. You have to apply for it at the city hall in the city where you will actually stay. When you change address, you will need to repeat the same procedure.Applying for National Health InsuranceExchange students must aquire two insurances. One is travel insurance which you must get (purchase) before arriving in Japan. The other is National Health Insurance which you need to apply for after arriving in Japan.It is mandatory to apply for National Health Insurance. You can apply at the city hall where you actually stay. If you enroll in public health insurance, you will pay only 30% of the actual medical cost. International students who claim no income tax can receive reasonable rates for their insurance premiums.Applying for National Pension SystemYou have to apply for the system at the city hall. However, you can also apply for a payment exemption system. At that time, you must tell the officers that you will stay in Japan less than a year as an exchange student.Special Re-entry Permit SystemDuring the student exchange program, you may leave Japan temporarily and come back. In this case, you must complete an application for the special re-entry permit system at the airport. If you miss this procedure, your resident status will be lost.1. 2.3. 4. 24After Arriving in JapanLife in Japan
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