Use this topic page when leaving Germany and pension timing are still tangled together.
This page keeps the partner-deregistration logic clear, explains where timing matters and then routes people into the correct Fundsback or partner step.
“Got €16,400 back. Camilo kept me updated every step.”
James T. · Canada
FAQ
Key questions
If your German address still needs to be deregistered, that step is usually handled first through the partner path. Once that is clear, the case can continue into the Fundsback refund flow when relevant.
Yes, in most cases there is a mandatory 24-month waiting period, which cannot be avoided. In any case, checking whether a pension refund is possible and finding out your earliest eligibility date is useful as soon as you leave or are planning to leave Germany. This gives you enough time to decide. If you decide to obtain a pension refund, you can start preparing everything in advance and make sure that you receive your refund as soon as you are eligible.
Next step
Start with the clearest next step for your case.
Use the pension-check entry for refund-led cases or contact Fundsback when you need a more guided service path.
