Report on a survey by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Administrative Evaluation Bureau regarding streamlining proof of life procedures for foreign pension recipients. The survey found that 16 out of 20 countries require third-party certification of life proof, with only 4 countries providing Japanese translations of forms. The Ministry requested the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to negotiate with foreign pension operators to accept resident registration certificates instead of municipal certifications, establish Japanese translations of forms on the Japan Pension Service website, and enhance information provision to reduce burdens on both recipients and municipalities.
Survey on Streamlining Proof of Life Procedures for Foreign Pension Recipients - Final Report
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Report on a survey by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Administrative Evaluation Bureau regarding streamlining proof of life procedures for foreign pension recipients. The survey found that 16 out of 20 countries require third-party certification of life proof, with only 4 countries providing Japanese translations of forms. The Ministry requested the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to negotiate with foreign pension operators to accept resident registration certificates instead of municipal certifications, establish Japanese translations of forms on the Japan Pension Service website, and enhance information provision to reduce burdens on both recipients and municipalities.
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