This is a reminder to those who would like to apply for the Japanese government's special cash handout, that the application deadline is coming up on August 26.
Here are the details again:
What it is:
A one-time special cash handout of 100,000 yen per person, to support households economically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who is eligible:
Anyone who is a registered resident of Sendai City as of April 27, 2020. This includes non-Japanese nationals who are officially registered with the city.
How to apply:
The Special Cash Payment Application Form would have arrived at households between late May and mid-June. Fill out the form with the relevant information (such as bank account details for the funds transfer) and attach the required documents listed below.
Required documents:
- Special Cash Payment Application Form
- Copy of an identity verification document (for example, Residence Card)
- Copy of a bankbook or cash card (showing the name of the financial institution,the account number, and the name of account holder)
Deadline:
Application forms must be postmarked no later than August 26, 2020.
For Enquiries:
Special Cash Handout Hotline: 022-302-6434
Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.Languages Available:
Weekdays: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Russian, Tagalog, Hindi, Indonesian
Links:
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Sendai City Website: https://www.city.sendai.jp/shiminsekatsu/tokubetsukyufu/gaikokujin.html
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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications FAQ: https://kyufukin.soumu.go.jp/en/faq/
虎扑电竞:
Tohoku University International PR Section
Tel:+81-22-217-4816
Email: public_relationsgrp.tohoku.ac.jp