German Pension Refund for Japanese Citizens
Japanese citizens who worked in Germany can claim back pension contributions when returning to Japan.
Eligibility Requirements
- Japanese citizenship (not dual EU)
- Currently residing in Japan
- 24 months since last German pension contribution
- Completed Abmeldung (German deregistration)
Japan-Germany Social Security Agreement
Japan and Germany have a social security agreement since 2000, but Japanese residents in Japan remain eligible for pension refunds.
Refund Amount
Your employee contributions only: 9.3% of gross salary (2023+).
Example (in ÂĄ):
- Monthly salary: ¥400,000 (€2,667)
- Monthly contribution: ¥37,200 (€248)
- 24 months: ¥892,800 (€5,952)
Ready to Claim Your German Pension Refund?
Don't let your hard-earned pension contributions go to waste. Our expert team will guide you through the entire refund process.
Start Your ClaimRequired Documents
- Japanese passport
- German deregistration certificate
- Social security card
- Japanese bank details (international transfer)
- Residence certificate (JĹ«minhyĹŤ)
German Embassy in Japan
Notarization can be done at:
- German Embassy Tokyo
- German Consulate Osaka-Kobe
Timeline
- Waiting period: 24 months
- Processing: 3-6 months
- Transfer to Japan: 6-8 weeks
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