RetireJapan

You can claim all payments in 2024 as a tax deduction. You have to convert the GBP value to Yen on the day(s) you made the payment(s). They will then be deducted from your Taxable Income, so that money will be Tax Free. If you have had tax withheld on income through the year, then you will get a Ref...

It’s all utter bullshit and completely unnecessary. Does any other developed world country have this type of nonsense system? You may think so, The Japanese Government does not think so. Bureaucracy is Bureaucracy anywhere in the world, but you have no option but to comply. We are not empowered to ...

... However, I frequently get asked for it when I check in for the flight that is heading to Japan. ... Yes, you might not get past checkin without some evidence that you won't cause them headaches on arrival. Yes, the airline needs to make sure you have right of entry at the destination; Visa Waiv...

Visitors on Tourist and Short-Term Visas have to fill out the Departure Card stapled into their passport, the other half of their Arrival Slip that they filled out on entry to Japan. The Bar Code is tied to the Zairyu Immigration Database, and proves they departed in a timely manner. Don't enter on ...

Hi all, I have recently handed in my notice at work and will be moving on to a new career. I've heard that I'll be able to sign on at Hello Work after a three month wait. Does anyone have experience of the process? If you left work of your own volition, then you have to wait 3 months. If you were m...

The 185 Days to permanently upgrade the UK Pension amount needs to be within a single UK Tax Year, so between April and the following March. You cannot qualify if the 185 days is split across two tax years. However, remember that the Japan Tax Year is from January to December. Therefore, to be consi...

If you live in the UK for 6 months (actually 183 days) or more then the increased pension will continue to be paid when you move back to Japan. It will be frozen at the new amount thereafter, until you repeat the process. A related question is how long would you need to spend in Japan to hold on to...

A stint in the Philippines might be a possibility for Japan-based UK state pension recipients wishing to have their pensions uprated. There used to be very low hurdles to qualify for a form of retirement visa (35+, relatively modest assets); so low that the system got abused and I believe it is bei...

Though Japan is listed in this list of Reciprocal Agreement Countries, https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reciprocal-agreements/reciprocal-agreements It states, "Chile, Japan and South Korea only cover social security contribution liability and do not include benefits. These are known a...

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