In Ukraine, retirement benefits depend on the acquired insurance record, and the retirement age can be 60, 63, or 65 years.
To qualify for a pension at 60 years, one must have at least 35 years of insurance experience, reports the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU).
What is the retirement age
To be eligible for a pension at 60 years, for instance, in 2028, one must have a minimum of 35 years of insurance experience. This is due to the fact that in Ukraine, the requirements for the insurance record increase by 12 months each year.
As of 2024, the right to a retirement pension is granted to:
citizens who have reached 60 years, provided they have at least 31 years of experience;
those who are 63 years old, but have an experience of from 21 to 30 years;
individuals aged 65 years with an experience of from 15 to 21 years.
Important! The pension is granted from the day following the attainment of retirement age, provided that the application is submitted within three months after reaching this age.
How to apply for a pension
You can apply for pension benefits through the PFU electronic services web portal or by visiting the service center of the Pension Fund of Ukraine.
Main documents required for pension appointment:
Passport or ID card.
Taxpayer identification number.
Documents confirming insurance experience (employment record, diploma from daytime education, military ID, etc.).
Salary certificate for any 60 months prior to 30.06.2000 (optional).
Bank account details, if payments are to be received through a bank.
Photo for pension ID (size 2.5x3 cm).
Marriage certificate (if necessary, in case of a name change).
Other necessary documents.
Automatic pension assignment
If there is information in the register of insured individuals regarding the insurance experience acquired before 2004, the pension upon reaching 60 years and having the required insurance record is assigned automatically.
Therefore, if at 60 years one lacks the necessary amount of experience, the pension will not be granted, and one will have to wait for the next age milestone.