Sumida CityOlder people
Sumida City Special Permanent Resident Welfare Benefit
特別永住者福祉給付金
In short: ¥15,000 a month for eligible older special permanent residents who could not join the national pension.Registered (foreign registration or resident registration) in Sumida for 2+ years; own prior-year income not above the old-age welfare pension income limit.(Source: www.city.sumida.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Sumida City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.sumida.lg.jp/kenko_fukushi/koureisya_kaigohoken/antei/ta9020.html
- Age / birth-date and pension conditions — see page.
Who qualifies
- Registered (foreign registration or resident registration) in Sumida for 2+ years; own prior-year income not above the old-age welfare pension income limit. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Below the old-age welfare pension limit. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | 2+ years in Sumida. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] Registered as a resident of Sumida City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.
Where to apply
- Apply to Sumida City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- ¥15,000 a month from the month you apply; paid in April, August and December. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、特別永住者福祉給付金について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about "特別永住者福祉給付金". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.