Rentenantrag bei ausländischer Behörde (foreign pension claim)

Overview

Use this as a German resident with pension rights in another country. DRV can forward your application to the foreign pension authority via liaison offices.

Timing to be aware of

When triggered

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

What you'll need

• Foreign pension ID
• employment history abroad
• ID

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