Ukrainians abroad can receive pensions via international transfer: detailed instructions
Citizens of Ukraine of retirement age who have taken refuge abroad can receive their pensions by international transfer. Find out more about how to do this
Ukrainian pensioners who have temporarily moved abroad will be able to receive their Ukrainian pensions via international transfers. This was reported by the Ministry of Reintegration.
This refers to those pensioners who received cash payments through Ukrposhta.
Now pension payments can be renewed and received at post offices abroad. If technically possible, Ukrposhta will transfer funds to the country of residence.
How to apply for a Ukrainian pension abroad?
In order for Ukrainians to receive a pension while living in other countries, they need to send an application to the Pension Fund of Ukraine.
You can do this by following the link.
Useful contacts
If you have any questions about pension provision, please contact the Pension Fund of Ukraine Contact Centre by phone 0-800-503-753, 044-281-08-70, 044-281-08-71. Working hours are from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 20:00 and on Saturday from 8:00 to 14:00.
Please note that from now on, citizens of Ukraine can buy pensionable service for their future pension or increase its amount. Ukrainians living abroad can also do this.
Learn more about how to do this here.
Just a reminder. Earlier, we told you how to apply for a pension online. You can read the step-by-step instructions here.
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