National Health Insurance System

Renewal of NHI card

Mailing of new NHI card

The validity of the current NHI card is until 9/30, 2023. The new NHI card will be sent by recorded delivery to the head of family. You can use the new NHI card from 10/1. Discard the old NHI card after 10/1 or return it to the Regional City Office.
Recorded delivery is mail delivered directly to your home by the Post Office. If you are not at home at the time of delivery, a notice of unsuccessful delivery will be left in your post box and will be kept at the Post Office about a week. The mail will be returned to the City if the Post Office is not contacted by the addressee within that period.

Expiration of resident visa

The NHI card will not be sent to a foreign resident whose resident visa is expired. Extend your resident visa first, and bring your resident card to receive the new NHI card.

A person who enrolled in social insurance

When you enroll in social insurance, you need to submit notice that you are withdrawing from NHI. Bring your new employer-issued health insurance card and NHI card and apply at Resident Support Sections of Regional City Offices. It can be applied by post. Please inquire for details.

Delayed withdrawal from NHI

If you use your NHI card after you lose your eligibility for the NHI of Minato City, you must pay back the cost of medical treatment borne by Minato City. Please complete the withdrawal procedure from NHI and return your NHI card.