Foreign countries and pension
Do you live abroad and have worked in Finland? Or do you live in Finland and have worked abroad? On this page you can find information about pension matters related to foreign countries.
What do you want information about?
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How does pension accrue abroad?
Pension also accrues on work carried out abroad. In some countries, pension can also accrue based on residence only.
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How do I apply for my pension accrued abroad?
You must remember to apply for the pension you have accrued abroad yourself. The application process depends on the country in which you have worked or lived.
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Service for pensioners abroad
MyPension is a convenient way for pensioners to take care of matters while abroad. If you do not have Finnish online banking credentials, you can access our services in other ways.
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Payment of pension abroad and taxation
A pension or rehabilitation benefit paid by an earnings-related pension company can also be paid to a foreign bank account. Pension is taxable income.
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Country of residence enquiry
As a pensioner living abroad, you will receive a country of residence enquiry by email once a year. Please respond to the enquiry to ensure that your pension payments will continue.
Read more about the country of residence enquiry
Can Finnish earnings-related pension be transferred to a foreign pension system?
The Finnish earnings-related pension is statutory. It will be paid to you, without any restrictions, to any country in the world when you reach your retirement age or otherwise qualify for the earnings-related pension.
Pension you have accrued in Finland remains intact in the earnings-related pension system, even if you move abroad. You cannot transfer the Finnish earnings-related pension contributions to another country.