STEP 1. Register your residence

When & Where to register? 

You must notify your local City (Ward) Office of your place of residence within 14 days* after settling.

*Keio University requires you to visit the local ward office within a few days after you move into a dormitory or an apartment, even though the law states within 14 days.

Things to bring

1. Application form (available at the ward or city office)

2. Residence Card

3. Passport

You will be asked to write down your complete address including your room number when you register.

 If you are a Japanese National

 You will need an official copy of your family register abstract (戸籍抄本), its appendix(附票), and your passport.

Notes

• After registering, you can obtain a Copy of a Certificate of Residence (Jyuuminhyou) . You may be required to submit this certificate for certain procedures such as purchasing a mobile phone contract. 

• Certain residence (e.g. share house) are not “registerable” because they are not permitted by the ward office. Should there be any doubts, we strongly recommend you  to double-check with the ward office before moving in. 

STEP 2. Apply for the National Health Insurance

The Japanese government REQUIRES all international students under the visa status of “Student” to join the National Health Insurance (NHI) sponsored by the Japanese national and local government.

With the NHI, approximately 70 % of medical charges will be covered, so you would only need to pay the remaining 30 % when receiving treatment.

When &Where to apply? 

NHI counter at the Local city/ward office after registering your residence.

For details, please ask at the local city/ward office directly. 

How much is monthly premiums?

The monthly premiums for the NHI vary slightly by city. 

Up to 70% reduction may be applied to international students who did not have any income in Japan during the previous year. 

The reduced premium will be around 1,500 yen per month. 

Be sure to request for reduction at the time of registration. For the exact amount of the premium and payment method, please ask for more information at the NHI counter.

Notes

If you do not join the NHI, the medical cost in Japana will be very high. 

Please note that Keio does NOT cover any medical expenses for students. 

STEP 3. Apply for the National Pension Waiver

All registered residents of Japan aged over 20 must enroll for the National Pension. However, international students staying for less than a year with no income in Japan during the previous year may apply for an exemption.

When & Where to apply? 

Make sure to inform the National Pension counter at the ward/city office that you would like to have your payments waived after you register your residence.

If you receive an envelope that requests you to make your payments

Your payments  are supposed to be waived if you did not have any income in Japan the previous year (as stated above). Therefore, please visit the ward office and explain your situation.

STEP 4. (Optional) Apply for the Individual Number Card (My Number Card)

Once you have registered your residence at the local city/ward office, please go Keio's online system and complete necessary procedures through the "After Arrival" button, including submitting a copy of your residence card. 

"After arrival" button will be appeared on your page in mid-March.

https://studyabroad-apply.gakuji.keio.ac.jp/inbound 

Opening a bank account is not mandatory for CEMS students.

What you need

1.Residence Card or Certificate of Residence

2. Passport

3. Student ID card (will be provided during the Orientation meeting or Block Seminar)

4. Contact phone numbers in Japan

5. (Japanese Nationals ONLY) 印鑑（いんかん）, an official seal

 You will not be able to open a bank account unless you register your residence at the local ward/city office.

Notes

• You may be able to use their signature in lieu of an official seal 印鑑（いんかん）

• Most major national banks have branches within the Mita area. 

• On-campus ATMs (Mita Campus) are available for MUFG Bank, Mizuho Bank, and Sumitomo-Mitsui Bank.

• Fire/Ambulance:   Dial 119

• Police:   Dial 110

• Keio University Contact Number:

-Keio CEMS Office (Office hours): 03-5427-1617

-Guard Room (Outside hours): 03-5427-1699

• Helpful Expressions in Japanese for Emergency:

https://keio.box.com/s/ehbf19w5ad71dq9mldkoay4t5ug9gde0 

• Tokyo Metropolitan Health & Medical Information Center

Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Medical Information Center provides information about medical institutions with staff who speak foreign languages and the medical system in Tokyo.

https://www.iryou.teikyouseido.mhlw.go.jp/znk-web/juminkanja/S2300/initialize

• The AMDA Int’l Medical Information Center

AMDA introduces medical facilities with staff who speak the patient’s language as well as offering explanations about the Japanese healthcare system.

https://www.amdamedicalcenter.com/

• Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)

Japan National Tourism Organization provides this website to help you receive medical care in Japan.

https://www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/eng/mi_guide.html

• Yokohama City Yakan Kyubyou Center (Japanese language only)

If you wonder if you should call for an ambulance, here is the contact where you can receive advice from.

https://www.yokohama-emc.jp/pc/index.html

Please ensure to bring your Individual Number Card when you go see a doctor at  a clinic or hospital.

“Safety tips” App provides earthquake tsunami, and other weather warnings within Japan (Available in English and other languages).  

https://www.jnto.go.jp/safety-tips/eng/app.html