Claim pension
1 tasks in suggested order
1. Claim pension
A statutory pension is not paid automatically; it must be applied for. The German Pension Insurance lists application routes and documents.
DRV recommends applying for an old-age pension about 3 months before the desired pension start date.
German Pension Insurance: apply online or through official application/advice channels. A nearby advice centre can be found using the postcode search; it is not presented as a legally mandatory office tied to your residence.
Pension insurance number, identity details, health/long-term-care insurance details, bank details and evidence of missing insurance periods.
The pension is not paid automatically. Check the insurance record for gaps before applying.
Official source: Deutsche Rentenversicherung
