Regarding Government Social Support

Support Fund and Allowance for those forced to take leave due to COVID-19

Individuals who were forced to take unpaid leave or are working in SMEs that are unable to provide paid leave during the COVID-19 crisis may apply for this fund to cover a certain percentage of their lost wages.

(Note) For specific information on how to apply, please refer to the documents below or contact your local government or the Iwate Support Center for Foreign Residents.

• 日本語 Japanese （PDF 86.6KB）
• 英語 English （PDF 887.4KB）
• 中文 Chinese （PDF 489.0KB）
• ポルトガル語 Portuguese （PDF 628.6KB）
• スペイン語 Spanish （PDF 464.9KB）
• 申請の仕方 How to fill out the application form （PDF 2.2MB）
• 郵送の仕方 How to mail out the application form （PDF 1.1MB）
• Source: Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (JPN page)（外部リンク）

Special Cash Payment

As part of the emergency economic measures following the novel coronavirus outbreak, a Special Cash Payment system is being implemented in order to support households quickly and accurately.

(Note) For specific information on how to apply, please contact your local government or the Iwate Support Center for Foreign Residents.

• 日本語 Japanese （PDF 594.8KB）
• 英語 English （PDF 491.3KB）
• 中国語（簡体字）Simplified Chinese （PDF 671.3KB）
• 中国語（繁体字）Unified Chinese （PDF 586.3KB）
• 韓国語 Korean （PDF 580.3KB）
• ベトナム語 Vietnamese （PDF 480.3KB）
• フィリピン語 Filipino （PDF 464.3KB）
• ポルトガル語 Portugeuese （PDF 464.7KB）
• スペイン語 Spanish （PDF 464.3KB）
• インドネシア語 Indonesian （PDF 465.1KB）
• タイ語 Thai （PDF 545.1KB）
• ネパール語 Nepali （PDF 573.9KB）
• Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (JPN page)（外部リンク）

System for Social Welfare Loans (Emergency small loans)

Considering the impact of the novel coronavirus outbreak, we have expanded the loan eligibility criteria for low-income households, and are providing special emergency small loans to those who are worried about their living expenses due to temporary layoffs or unemployment.

(Note) For specific information on how to apply, please contact your local social welfare council or the Iwate Support Center for Foreign Residents.

• 日本語 Japanese （PDF 162.1KB）
• やさしい日本語 Plain Japanese （PDF 516.7KB）
• 英語 English （PDF 67.8KB）
• 韓国語 Korean （PDF 109.9KB）
• 中国語（簡体字）Simplified Chinese （PDF 91.7KB）
• ベトナム語 Vietnamese （PDF 110.0KB）
• ポルトガル語 Portuguese （PDF 79.9KB）
• スペイン語 Spanish （PDF 80.2KB）
• Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare（JPN page）（外部リンク）

System to Support the Self Reliance of the Impoverished (Housing Security Benefit)

Those who have lost their homes due to employment separation, or those who are at risk of losing their home, we will provide a sum equivalent (see note) to that of your rent so that you may steadily continue job hunting.

(Note) There is an upper limit to the amount payable, in addition to payment requirements such as revenue and asset statements.

(Note) Please be aware that the consultation desk for details of the application and how to apply will vary depending on the area where you live. For more information, please contact the Iwate Support Center for Foreign Residents.

• 日本語 Japanese （PDF 619.0KB）
• 英語 English （PDF 65.9KB）
• 韓国語 Korean （PDF 260.4KB）
• 中国語 Chinese （PDF 285.0KB）
• ベトナム語 Vietnamese （PDF 171.2KB）
• ポルトガル語 Portuguese （PDF 332.8KB）
• スペイン語 Spanish （PDF 121.4KB）
• Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare（JPN page）（外部リンク）