Sozialversicherungsabkommen (bilateral agreement) check

Overview

Use this if you worked in multiple countries during your career. Germany has bilateral agreements with 20+ countries—periods may be totalized for eligibility at DRV.

Timing to be aware of

Before event

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

What you'll need

• Employment history
• contribution records from each country

Related events

• Rentenversicherungsnummer (pension ID) registration
  Critical
  When triggered
• Regelaltersrente application (standard retirement pension)
  Critical
  Deadline applies
• Erwerbsminderungsrente application (disability pension)
  Critical
  When triggered
• Rentenversicherung contribution confirmation
  High
  When triggered
• Frührente / Altersrente für langjährig Versicherte
  High
  Deadline applies