Pension questions
Pension questions by country
Each page takes one question people search about a pension left in another country and answers it in its first two sentences, from the official source we read and the date we read it. We identify where a pension is likely held and the route to it. We do not give advice.
United Kingdom
- Can I get my UK State Pension if I live abroad?
- How do I check my UK State Pension forecast from abroad?
- Can I pay voluntary National Insurance from abroad?
- How far back can my UK State Pension be backdated?
- Do years worked in the EU count towards my UK State Pension?
- How do I find an old UK pension?
- What happens to my UK State Pension if I move abroad?
United Kingdom questions with their answers · United Kingdom pension guide · United Kingdom pension deadlines
Netherlands
- Can I get AOW if I live abroad?
- Do I build up AOW while living abroad?
- Can I take out voluntary AOW insurance after leaving the Netherlands?
- How much AOW will I get?
- How do I find my Dutch pension from abroad?
- What happens to my Dutch workplace pension after I leave?
- How do I apply for AOW from abroad?
- What happens to a small Dutch pension?
Nederlands
- Krijg ik AOW als ik in het buitenland woon?
- Bouw ik AOW op als ik in het buitenland woon?
- Kan ik me na vertrek uit Nederland vrijwillig verzekeren voor de AOW?
- Hoeveel AOW krijg ik?
- Hoe vind ik mijn Nederlandse pensioen vanuit het buitenland?
- Wat gebeurt er met mijn pensioen als ik emigreer?
- Hoe vraag ik AOW aan vanuit het buitenland?
- Wat gebeurt er met een klein pensioen?
Netherlands questions with their answers · Netherlands pension guide · Netherlands pension deadlines
Germany
- What happens to my German pension after leaving Germany?
- Can I get a refund of my German pension contributions?
- How do I find my German pension from abroad?
- How do I apply for a German pension from abroad?
- Do I need a life certificate for my German pension abroad?
- How is the German pension calculated?
Deutsch
Germany questions with their answers · Germany pension guide · Germany pension deadlines
Spain
- Can I get a Spanish pension after leaving Spain?
- How do I find an old pension in Spain?
- How do I get my vida laboral from abroad?
- Do Spanish pensioners abroad need a proof of life?
- When should I apply for my Spanish pension?
- Do years worked abroad count towards a Spanish pension?
- How many years do I need to work in Spain to get a pension?
- When can I withdraw money from a Spanish pension plan?
español
- ¿Puedo cobrar una pensión española después de irme de España?
- ¿Cómo pido mi vida laboral desde el extranjero?
- ¿Necesitan fe de vida los pensionistas españoles en el extranjero?
- ¿Cuándo debo solicitar mi pensión española?
- ¿Cuentan los años trabajados en el extranjero para una pensión española?
- ¿Cómo encuentro una pensión antigua en España?
- ¿Cuántos años hay que cotizar para cobrar una pensión en España?
- ¿Cuándo puedo rescatar mi plan de pensiones?
Spain questions with their answers · Spain pension guide · Spain pension deadlines
Australia
- What happens to my Australian super after I leave Australia?
- Can I get my super back after leaving Australia?
- How do I find lost super from overseas?
- How much super is held for people who left Australia?
- Did my employer pay super while I was on a temporary visa?
- Can I get the Australian Age Pension living overseas?
Australia questions with their answers · Australia pension guide · Australia pension deadlines
Ireland
- Can I get the Irish State Pension if I live abroad?
- When should I apply for the Irish State Pension?
- Can I pay voluntary PRSI contributions after leaving Ireland?
- How many years do I need for the Irish State Pension?
- How much is the Irish State Pension?
- How do I check my PRSI record from abroad?
Ireland questions with their answers · Ireland pension guide · Ireland pension deadlines
Canada
- Can I get CPP if I live outside Canada?
- Can I get Old Age Security if I live abroad?
- How far back can CPP be backdated?
- How do I get my CPP Statement of Contributions from abroad?
- Can I unlock a locked-in pension after leaving Canada?
- How much CPP will I get?
Canada questions with their answers · Canada pension guide · Canada pension deadlines
New Zealand
- Can I get NZ Super if I live overseas?
- How many years must I have lived in New Zealand to get NZ Super?
- Can I withdraw my KiwiSaver if I move overseas?
- Can I transfer my KiwiSaver to Australia?
- How do I find my KiwiSaver provider from overseas?
- Did I join KiwiSaver while I was on a work visa?
- When should I apply for NZ Super?
New Zealand questions with their answers · New Zealand pension guide · New Zealand pension deadlines
United States
- Can I get Social Security if I live abroad?
- How many credits do I need for Social Security?
- Do years worked in other countries count towards US Social Security?
- How far back can Social Security be backdated?
- Do I need to return a Social Security questionnaire if I live abroad?
- How do I apply for Social Security from abroad?
United States questions with their answers · United States pension guide · United States pension deadlines
Switzerland
- Can I get my Swiss AHV pension if I live abroad?
- Can I get my Swiss AHV contributions refunded?
- Do Swiss pensioners abroad need a life certificate?
- Can I fill gaps in my Swiss AHV contributions?
- Can I join Swiss voluntary AHV after leaving Switzerland?
- What happens to my Swiss pension fund when I leave Switzerland?
- Why do I need my AHV number?
Switzerland questions with their answers · Switzerland pension guide · Switzerland pension deadlines
France
- Do I get a French pension after working in France for a few years?
- How do I apply for my French pension from abroad?
- Do French pensioners abroad need a certificat de vie?
- Can I buy back French pension quarters for work abroad?
- How do I see my French pension record from abroad?
- How is the French pension calculated?
français
- Quelle retraite pour un étranger ayant travaillé en France ?
- Comment demander sa retraite française depuis l'étranger ?
- Faut-il envoyer un certificat de vie quand on est retraité à l'étranger ?
- Peut-on racheter des trimestres pour un travail à l'étranger ?
- Comment consulter mon compte retraite depuis l'étranger ?
France questions with their answers · France pension guide · France pension deadlines
South Africa
- How do I find an old pension fund in South Africa?
- How do former GEPF members abroad find their benefit?
- Can I withdraw my South African retirement annuity after emigrating?
- Can I get the South African older persons grant if I live abroad?
South Africa questions with their answers · South Africa pension guide · South Africa pension deadlines
Hong Kong
- Can I withdraw my MPF after leaving Hong Kong?
- What happens to my MPF when I leave Hong Kong?
- How do I find my MPF account?
- When can I withdraw my MPF?
Hong Kong questions with their answers · Hong Kong pension guide · Hong Kong pension deadlines
Japan
- Can foreigners get a Japan pension refund?
- Is there a deadline for the Japan pension refund?
- How many years do I need for a Japanese pension?
- Do Japanese pensioners living abroad need to send a status report?
- Can I use Nenkin Net from abroad?
Japan questions with their answers · Japan pension guide · Japan pension deadlines
United Arab Emirates
- Is there a UAE pension for expats?
- How is end of service gratuity calculated in the UAE?
- Is there a time limit for unpaid end of service gratuity in the UAE?
- What happens to DIFC end of service savings after I leave?
United Arab Emirates questions with their answers · United Arab Emirates pension guide · United Arab Emirates pension deadlines
Vietnam
- Can foreigners get a Vietnam social insurance refund?
- Do foreigners pay social insurance in Vietnam?
- What is the retirement age in Vietnam?
- How do I check my Vietnam social insurance record?
Vietnam questions with their answers · Vietnam pension guide · Vietnam pension deadlines
Italy
- Can foreigners get an Italian pension?
- Can I get an Italian pension with five years of contributions?
- Can non EU workers who went home get an Italian pension?
- Do Italian pensioners abroad need a proof of life?
- Is there a time limit for TFR in Italy?
Italy questions with their answers · Italy pension guide · Italy pension deadlines
Belgium
- Do I get a Belgian pension after working in Belgium for a few years?
- How do I apply for a Belgian pension from abroad?
- When should I apply for my Belgian pension?
- Do Belgian pensioners abroad need a life certificate?
- Can I log in to mypension.be from abroad?
Nederlands
- Hoeveel jaar moet ik in België werken voor een pensioen?
- Hoe vraag ik mijn Belgisch pensioen aan vanuit het buitenland?
- Wanneer moet ik mijn pensioen in België aanvragen?
- Moet ik als Belgische gepensioneerde in het buitenland een levensbewijs sturen?
- Kan ik mij vanuit het buitenland aanmelden op mypension.be?
français
Belgium questions with their answers · Belgium pension guide · Belgium pension deadlines
Luxembourg
- How many years do I need for a Luxembourg pension?
- Can I get my Luxembourg pension contributions refunded?
- How do I apply for a Luxembourg pension?
- Do Luxembourg pensioners abroad need a certificate of life?
Deutsch
français
Luxembourg questions with their answers · Luxembourg pension guide · Luxembourg pension deadlines
Sweden
- Do I get a Swedish pension after working in Sweden for a few years?
- How do I apply for my Swedish pension from abroad?
- Can the Swedish pension be paid retroactively?
- Do Swedish pensioners abroad need a life certificate?
Sweden questions with their answers · Sweden pension guide · Sweden pension deadlines
Denmark
- Is the Danish ATP pension paid if I live abroad?
- Is a small ATP pension paid as a lump sum?
- Can I get Danish folkepension if I live abroad?
- Do Danish pensioners abroad need a life certificate?
Denmark questions with their answers · Denmark pension guide · Denmark pension deadlines
Norway
- Can I get my Norwegian pension if I live abroad?
- How long do you have to work in Norway to get a pension?
- How do I apply for my Norwegian pension from abroad?
- Do Norwegian pensioners abroad need a life certificate?
Norway questions with their answers · Norway pension guide · Norway pension deadlines
India
- Can international workers withdraw EPF when they leave India?
- Can I withdraw my PF after leaving India?
- Does an inactive EPF account earn interest?
- How do I find an old PF account?
India questions with their answers · India pension guide · India pension deadlines
Malaysia
- How do I withdraw my EPF when leaving Malaysia?
- Do foreign workers have EPF in Malaysia?
- What happens to my EPF savings after three years without contributions?
- How do I check my EPF balance from abroad?
Malaysia questions with their answers · Malaysia pension guide · Malaysia pension deadlines
Singapore
- Do foreigners have CPF in Singapore?
- Can I withdraw my CPF if I give up my PR?
- How do I withdraw CPF from overseas?
- Can I log in to my CPF account with Singpass from overseas?
Singapore questions with their answers · Singapore pension guide · Singapore pension deadlines
South Korea
- Can foreigners get a Korean pension refund?
- Do foreigners get a Korean national pension?
- Do foreigners get severance pay in Korea?
- How do I apply for the Korean pension refund?
South Korea questions with their answers · South Korea pension guide · South Korea pension deadlines
Indonesia
- Can foreigners withdraw BPJS JHT when they leave Indonesia?
- Do I get a BPJS pension with less than 15 years of contributions?
- What is the BPJS Ketenagakerjaan pension age?
- How long after resigning can I withdraw JHT?
Indonesia questions with their answers · Indonesia pension guide · Indonesia pension deadlines
Philippines
- How many SSS contributions do I need for a pension?
- Do SSS pensioners abroad need an annual confirmation?
- Can I withdraw my Pag-IBIG savings if I leave the Philippines?
- What is the SSS lump sum?
Philippines questions with their answers · Philippines pension guide · Philippines pension deadlines
Liechtenstein
- Do I get a Liechtenstein AHV pension after a few years of work?
- How do I apply for the Liechtenstein AHV pension?
- What is the pension age in Liechtenstein?
- What happens to my Liechtenstein pension fund money when I leave?
Deutsch
Liechtenstein questions with their answers · Liechtenstein pension guide · Liechtenstein pension deadlines
Bulgaria
- Can I get a Bulgarian pension with fewer insurance years?
- When should I apply for a Bulgarian pension?
- How is an NSSI PIK code issued?
- What is the minimum Bulgarian pension in 2026?
Bulgaria questions with their answers · Bulgaria pension guide · Bulgaria pension deadlines
Iceland
- Do foreign workers keep their Icelandic pension fund rights?
- Do I get an Icelandic state pension after a few years of work?
- Do Icelandic pensioners abroad need a life certificate?
- When can I apply for the Icelandic old age pension?
Iceland questions with their answers · Iceland pension guide · Iceland pension deadlines
Latvia
- How many years do I need for a Latvian pension?
- How far back is a late Latvian pension application paid?
- Can I receive a Latvian pension while living abroad?
- What happens to my Latvian second pillar savings?
Latvia questions with their answers · Latvia pension guide · Latvia pension deadlines
Romania
- What is the minimum contribution period for a Romanian pension?
- When should I apply for a Romanian pension?
- Do Romanian pensioners abroad need a certificat de viata?
- Can I see my Romanian pension record online from abroad?
Romania questions with their answers · Romania pension guide · Romania pension deadlines
Austria
- When should I apply for my Austrian pension?
- How many insurance months do I need for an Austrian pension?
- Do Austrian pensioners abroad need a life certificate?
- What happens to my Abfertigung neu when I leave Austria?
Deutsch
Austria questions with their answers · Austria pension guide · Austria pension deadlines
Portugal
- How many years do I need for a Portuguese pension?
- Do Portuguese pensioners abroad need a proof of life?
- When should I apply for my Portuguese pension?
- Can I use Seguranca Social Direta from abroad?
Portugal questions with their answers · Portugal pension guide · Portugal pension deadlines
Turkey
- What is the Turkish old age lump sum payment?
- How long do I have to pay for yurt disi borclanma?
- When must a 3201 pensioner abroad send the yoklama belgesi?
- How do I get my Turkish SGK service record?
Turkey questions with their answers · Turkey pension guide · Turkey pension deadlines
Mexico
- How do I find my AFORE?
- How many contribution weeks do I need for an IMSS pension?
- When does an AFORE account move to the Fondo de Pensiones para el Bienestar?
- What is conservacion de derechos at IMSS?
español
Mexico questions with their answers · Mexico pension guide · Mexico pension deadlines
Brazil
- How many contributions do I need for an INSS age pension?
- How do INSS beneficiaries abroad do the proof of life?
- Do foreigners who worked in Brazil have an FGTS account?
- Can I receive an INSS pension while living abroad?
Brazil questions with their answers · Brazil pension guide · Brazil pension deadlines
Chile
- Do foreigners keep their AFP account after leaving Chile?
- Can foreign technical workers withdraw their AFP funds under Ley 18.156?
- Can I check my AFP from abroad?
- Can foreigners get the Pension Garantizada Universal?
español
Chile questions with their answers · Chile pension guide · Chile pension deadlines
Israel
- Is the Bituach Leumi old age pension paid abroad?
- How do I find lost pension money in Israel?
- How long must I be insured for an Israeli old age pension?
- Did my Israeli employer pay into a pension fund for me?
Israel questions with their answers · Israel pension guide · Israel pension deadlines
Slovenia
- Can I get a Slovenian pension after 15 years of insurance?
- How do I apply for a Slovenian pension from abroad?
- Do Slovenian pensioners abroad need a certificate of life?
- Can I log in to Moj eZPIZ from abroad?
Slovenia questions with their answers · Slovenia pension guide · Slovenia pension deadlines
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