Pension question, Austria
What happens to my Abfertigung neu when I leave Austria?
Separately, employment begun on or after 1 January 2003 carries 1.53 per cent of gross pay to a Betriebliche Vorsorgekasse, held by that Kasse, not by the pension authority. On the severance side, a Vorsorgekasse that receives no contributions sends a statement only every three years, to the address it last held.
- Source: pv.at, oesterreich.gv.at, usp.gv.at, read 3 October 2026
- Source: pv.at, arbeiterkammer.at, read 3 October 2026
What to do next
- List each Austrian employer and the dates you worked there from 2003.
- Look for a statement from a Vorsorgekasse among your papers.
- Run our free check, then order a report if you want us to identify what is held in your name.
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Is the Austrian pension paid without an application?
The pension authority states the Antragsprinzip plainly: to receive a pension you must always file an application.
- Source: pv.at, oesterreich.gv.at, id-austria.gv.at, read 3 October 2026
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No. We identify where a pension is likely held and the official route to it, and we name each source with the date we read it. We do not give financial, tax or legal advice.