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German Pension Refund - Easy, Quick & Secure
If you are a non-EU citizen who has worked in Germany, you may be eligible to claim a pension refund after leaving Germany.
For you to qualify for a German pension refund, you must meet these two specific requirements:
#1: You must currently live in a non-EU country.
#2: At least 24 months must have passed since your last pension contribution in Germany.
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If you meet those two requirements, congrats, you could* qualify for a pension refund!
And the best news of all: You don’t need to worry about the frustrations of German bureaucracy to claim your refund.
Claim your refund online today. Not only will we save you time and hassles, but we will also help you avoid any potential complications that may come your way during the process.
We are here for you!
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We have been helping people just like yourself successfully claim their refunds since 2007.
And we do it in an Easy, Quick, and Secure way that will get you real results immediately.
Claim your refund online today, then sit back and relax until your refund has been deposited into your bank account.
Check out how easy it is to get your German Pension Refund with us!
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Do I Qualify for a German Pension Refund?
If you are a non-EU citizen and you live in a non-EU country and at least 24 months have passed since your last German pension contribution, you may be entitled to a refund.
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* Additional rules apply for citizens of the following countries:
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For USA, India, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Albania, Moldova, North Macedonia, The Philippines, South Korea, and Uruguay…to qualify for a German pension refund, your German pension insurance balance must hold less than 5 years of contributions.
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Japanese citizens: if you currently live in your home country, your German pension insurance balance must hold less than 5 years of contributions. However, if you live abroad in another non-EU country, like Canada as an example, this limit does not apply.
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Former Yugoslav-state citizens can only claim a refund (before reaching retirement age) residing in a non-EU country outside the former Yugoslav-states area, like the USA as an example.
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Israeli citizens only qualify for a German Pension refund (before reaching retirement age) if you currently live outside of Israel, in another country like New Zealand as an example.
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Your nationality is not listed above? Congrats, that means no additional rules apply for you!
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Claim your refund online today. You can also use our free eligibility check to verify if you are entitled to a German pension refund.
How Much Can I Reclaim From My German Pension?
While you were employed in Germany, 9.3% * was deducted from your gross salary up to the income threshold and transferred to the German Pension Insurance.
If you are a non-European citizen, you can claim your pension insurance contributions back after moving out of Germany, provided you are entitled to do so.
Use our free reimbursement calculator to get an estimate of your possible premium reimbursement.
* Current rate since 2018, different in previous years
About GermanyPensionRefund.com
GermanyPensionRefund.com is the leading expert for German pension contribution refunds on the market since 2007.
Our goal is to provide the safest, fastest, and most easy refund experience. Claim your refund online with us, then sit back with peace of mind while we take care of everything for you. Read more.
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We are experts on this topic. Our team is specialized in every social security agreement Germany has signed. Our experience goes back to the year 2007.
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We team up with specialized law firms to speed up the process and gain full legal leverage. Read more.
We provide free evaluation of your case - do not hesitate to contact us regarding your refund, eligibility, residence, waiting period, or any other questions that might arise reading through the information about German Pension Refunds.
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What our customers say? Visit our Testimonials.
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Fisnik Spahiu
SEP/06/2024
Professional, transparent...very happy
I strongly recommend "Germany Pension Refund" for all the people who wants to get Pension Refund from Germany.
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AUG/27/2024
Good experience
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AUG/23/2024
Smooth, easy, stress-free
I found German Pension Refund online while searching for a credible agency to help process my German pension refund, and I couldn’t be happier with my choice. Their positive reviews are well-deserved!
Julia, in particular, was incredibly helpful and friendly throughout the entire process. The communication was smooth and easy, making the entire experience stress-free. Despite the process taking around six months, I hardly had to lift a finger—just sent Julia 2-3 pieces of paperwork, and German Pension Refund took care of everything, including the often daunting task of dealing with German authorities.
I would wholeheartedly recommend German Pension Refund to everyone I know. They truly made a potentially complicated process simple and hassle-free!
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AUG/17/2024
Highly recommended
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SEP/04/2024
They were there every step of the way
I had a great experience using their services. Efficient and professional, they were there every step of the way. Special thanks to Julia Kim for her outstanding support.
Good work, team! Wishing you continued success. Thank you so much!
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AUG/26/2024
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending their services
A huge thank you to Julia and the team who were able to assist in facilitating my pension refund where I had become bogged down in bureaucracy. (But at least the bureaucracy itself was as efficient as one would expect!)
After a several early attemps made personally, getting discouraged and consquently putting off the process for multiple years, the team at Germany Pension Fund helped make sure all the necessary paperwork was in order, and gave me regular updates throughout the process.
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending their services to friends or family that needed the same kind of assistance.
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AUG/21/2024
Excellent...kept me informed
Excellent service and kept me informed all the way through the process. Can’t fault their service
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AUG/16/2024
Cannot express how satisfied I am...exceptional
I had the pleasure of working with (Germany Pension Refund) to secure a refund from the German insurance authority, and I cannot express how satisfied I am with their service.
From start to finish, the team (especially Julia) demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise.
The team kept me updated regularly, ensuring that I am aware of the progress being made and the next steps.
Thanks to your diligent efforts. I would highly recommend (Germany Pension Refund) to anyone in need of assistance with insurance refund matters.
Thank you for your outstanding service!
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AUG/24/2024
Quick, seamless, straightforward
I had an excellent experience with Germany Pension Refund! They processed my pension refund quickly and seamlessly. The entire process was straightforward, and their team was incredibly helpful and professional. They kept me informed at every step and made sure everything was handled efficiently. I highly recommend their services to anyone needing a reliable and hassle-free pension refund process. Thank you for making this so easy!
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AUG/19/2024
Amazing experience...proactive and cleared all my doubts
If you are planning for pension refund. Then Germany Pension refund is the right place. I had an amazing experience with Johannes and his team. They are very proactive and cleared all my doubts related to the process. I would highly recommend this company if you are looking for stress-free pension refund.
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AUG/13/2024
Refund within 2 months...very smooth process
Hats off to German Pension Refund. Their work was exceptional. From day 1, Johannes was helping on every step of the claim process. Within 2 months, I received the refunds. Overall, it is a very smooth process. Special thanks to Johannes. Keep up the good work. Thank you again.
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