Consequences of not enrolling in 国民健康保険

Hey, everyone!
I became self-employed in Japan and now I have to enroll in 国民健康保険. It’s pretty expensive and I don’t want to do it. Will there be any penalties? Like not getting my working visa extended?

Thanks!

3 comments
  1. Think of it as less of an insurance and more as a tax. It’s not actually optional.

    Consequences, I’m not actually sure, but even Japanese people are eventually prosecuted for not paying.

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