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Pension question, Iceland

When can I apply for the Icelandic old age pension?

If a person waits to apply for ellilífeyrir beyond the general pension age of 67, they can apply for their entitlement up to two years back in time. Nothing on those pages tells a former worker which of the funds holds the money, and the state side will not process an application until every pension fund application has already been approved.

What to do next

  1. Work out the year you turn 67.
  2. Find your kennitala on old payslips or letters.
  3. Run our free check to see which other countries set a clock on your pension.

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Questions people also ask

What does signing in to the payments office need?

The joint payments office states plainly that electronic credentials are necessary to sign in.

  • Source: lifeyrismal.is, greidslustofa.is, island.is, read 4 October 2026

Do you give advice on what to do?

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.