It is indeed possible to get a refund of your pension contributions when you leave Germany, provided you meet certain requirements.
Here are the details: If you have been employed in Germany and have made contributions to the statutory pension insurance, you can apply for a refund under specific conditions.
Some of the most important things you'll need to do include officially deregistering your residence (Abmeldung) and terminating various contracts, such as your health insurance, internet, electricity, gas and mobile phone contracts. You may also want to set up a mail forwarding order, deregister your vehicle and business, and please also keep in mind to stop paying the German broadcasting fees (GEZ) and child benefits.
Many Ukrainians who are now working in Germany contribute to the national pension scheme. Ukrainians who live outside the EU/UK may be entitled to a refund of their contributions if they leave Germany permanently.
Many Egyptians working in Germany contribute annually to the national pension scheme. Egyptians who meet certain conditions may be entitled to a refund of their contributions if they leave Germany permanently.
Every year, a large number of New Zealanders working in Germany make regular contributions to the national pension system. Upon leaving Germany permanently, Kiwis are given the option of either claiming a refund of their contributions or receiving a pension.
Each year, numerous Australians employed in Germany diligently contribute to the national pension system. However, when they decide to permanently depart from Germany, Australians have the option to either claim a refund of their contributions or keep contributing to their German pension.
Many Japanese working in Germany pay into the national pension scheme. When they leave Germany permanently, Japanese can either claim a refund of their contributions or receive a pension.
Every year, numerous Canadians employed in Germany make contributions to the national pension scheme. Upon permanently departing Germany, these Canadians have the option to either request a reimbursement of their contributions or receive a pension.
Every year, a large number of Indian nationals working in Germany make contributions to the national pension scheme. When they leave Germany permanently, Indians can either claim a refund of their contributions or receive a pension.
Every year, thousands of Russians working in Germany contribute to the German national pension scheme. When leaving Germany permanently, Russians can claim a refund of their contributions.
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