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German Pension Refund Eligibility for Kosovar Citizens
Thousands of Kosovar citizens have worked in Germany over the years — whether in construction, hospitality, seasonal work, or professional roles. What many don’t know is that you may be eligible to get your German pension contributions refunded if you now live outside of Europe.
The system in Germany is designed to reimburse non-EU nationals under specific conditions. That money could still be yours — and we’re here to help you get it back.
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Am I Eligible for a Pension Refund?
Unlike EU citizens, many non-EU workers can request a refund instead of waiting until retirement age — but only if certain rules apply.
To be eligible as a Kosovar citizen:
You must now live outside the European Union and the former Yugoslavian countries.
At least two full years (24 months) must have passed since your last pension payment in Germany.
Still living in Kosovo or Europe? You won’t qualify for a refund — but you can still be entitled to monthly pension payments when you reach retirement age.
Check If You Qualify — No Fees, No Commitments
We believe it should be accessible and easy to check your eligibility for a pension refund. That’s why we developed a free eligibility check that takes just minutes and comes with no obligation.
Once we confirm your eligibility, we take care of the entire application process — dealing with German authorities, tracking down your contribution records, and ensuring all legal steps are handled smoothly.
Will a Refund Affect My Ability to Return to Germany?
Not at all.
Filing a pension refund doesn’t prevent you from visiting or even returning to live or work in Germany or the EU. Your claim is based on your past contributions — it doesn’t limit your future actions and changes.
If you later work in Germany again, your new contributions will be tracked separately in a new pension account.
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How Much Can I Receive?
While refunds vary depending on your income and how long you worked, most people receive around €11,800.
Here’s what’s typically refunded:
100% of mandatory pension contributions paid from your salary
50% of voluntary contributions, if you paid them yourself
Other circumstances, like a divorce, may also impact the final amount.
Since 2018, the German pension contribution rate has been 9.3% of your gross salary. But note that there is a maximum income cap of €8,050/month in 2025. Earnings above that are not included in refund calculations.
What Does It Cost to Use Your Service?
We work with transparency and fairness at the core of our values.
Our pricing model is performance-based:
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No prepayments
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No hidden service charges
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No financial risk
Our fee is just 9.75% of your refunded amount, all-inclusive of VAT and legal costs. You only pay after you’ve successfully received your pension refund. If you don’t get paid, neither do we.
Do I Need a German Bank Account?
No, a German account is not required.
We work with a licensed German law firm that receives your refund in a protected legal escrow account. From there, we securely transfer the funds to any account you choose — in Kosovo, the U.S., Switzerland, or anywhere else.
You can even assign a trusted friend or family member to receive the money on your behalf.
How Long Does It Take to Get My Refund?
When working with us, most Kosovar applicants receive their full pension refund within 8–10 weeks after filing. That’s significantly faster than going through the process alone, which can take six months or more due to delays and complex paperwork.
We handle every step, from contacting German authorities to submitting legally compliant applications, to ensure you receive your money as quickly and smoothly as possible.
How Long Does It Take to Get My Refund?
Thousands of Kosovar workers contributed to the German pension system during their time abroad — but many never claim it back. We’re here to change that.
With our experience, trusted legal partners, and no-risk model, we’ve helped many Kosovars worldwide recover thousands of euros in pension refunds.
Take the first step today and let us help you claim your contributions back.
JAN/03/2024
A pleasure to work with from start to finish... I highly recommend!
Johannes was a pleasure to work with from start to finish! He kept me updated throughout the process and was quick to answer any questions I had. I highly recommend Johannes and his team!
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Vedant Gandhi
DEC/26/2023
Timely updates...100% safe and secured refund process
The process is really smooth. Though it takes time due to beurocratic challenges but Johannes and his team takes you hand to hand with the whole process. timely updates about the process was given. And 100% safe and secured refund process. Thanks for the amazing services.
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Divya Agarwal
DEC/23/2023
Very smooth and hassle free
They helped me with the refund process. Made the process very smooth and hassle free
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Mulewa Johychim
DEC/22/2023
I got my refund sooner than I expected. They did all the hustle!
Wooow! Germany Pension Refund is sure deal. If you are out there looking for how you can claim your pension refund after having worked in Germany, please don't go anywhere else but choose Germany Pension Refund to do almost everything for you while you are relaxing in your home country. Guys, I'm being honest! I'm not marketing for GPR but I'm sharing from my recent experience. I got my refund sooner than I expected. They did all the hustle! They're very professional and they guide you in every step.
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Gerald Lontabo
DEC/20/2023
6 star service
Thanks for german pension… for very good experience procecing my refund… their very acomadate their clients i will give them 6 star service….
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DEC/19/2023
A+ experience...fantastic providing great communication
Honestly an A+ experience. I put off getting my pension back for so long due to the amount of effort it would require (not to mention the language barrier!).
Johannes was fantastic providing great communication and explaining how it all works. Even checking in once a month to let me know of the current status - all the way right up to me received the payment.
Thanks again!
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Wagner Fornasari
DEC/19/2023
Professional and transparent
Completely professional and transparent process. Service without excessive bureaucracy and within the promised time.
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Hosky
DEC/18/2023
Processed in under two months at a reasonable cost
Highly recommended. Refund was processed in under two months and at a reasonable cost. Thanks Christian and the team!
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Eric Ferguson
DEC/14/2023
Rate was reasonable...very responsive to any questions
I had a great experience working with Christian in helping me to process my refund. I was told the whole process could take up to 6 months, but in my case, the turnaround from application to deposit took around one. Their rate was reasonable and Christian was very responsive to any questions. Would definitely recommend this service to anyone looking to get their German pension refund.
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DEC/07/2023
Transparent from beginning to end
Straightforward, and transparent from beginning to the end. Very nice.
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Jeevan Gudase
DEC/05/2023
Everything on point and clearly communicated
It was great experience working with Johannes Kühn. Everything on on point and clearly communicated by email.
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Tim Holman
DEC/03/2023
Very happy with the result
Communicated well, did what they said they would do and very happy with the result. Highly recommend.
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