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Pension Refund Eligibility

Check if you can claim your German pension contributions back

What's your citizenship status?
EU/EEA citizen
Including Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein
Non-EU with bilateral agreement
USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, and others
Non-EU without bilateral agreement
Most other countries
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only and is not legal or financial advice. Actual refund amounts depend on your specific contribution history, which may include periods with different salaries, gaps, or special circumstances. Eligibility rules may change. Always verify current requirements with Deutsche Rentenversicherung directly before making any decisions. Consider consulting a financial advisor regarding the long-term implications of a refund vs. keeping your pension rights.

No liability is accepted for decisions made based on these estimates.