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Your pension after working in Belgium and Romania

Have you worked in Belgium and in Romania? Your years are not lost. You receive a pension from each country, each for its own part. We help you keep a clear overview.

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Within the European Union you don’t get one combined pension, but a separate pension from each country where you worked for at least a year. Each country pays for the years you worked there. Short periods are added together, so you don’t lose them.

You usually apply for your pension in the country where you live. That country passes the application on to the other countries. The pension age differs per country: in Belgium it is 66, and 67 from 2030.

On mypension.be you can see your Belgian career and an estimate of your pension. Since the pension reform, a year only counts fully from 156 worked or assimilated days.

Which documents do you usually need?

  • Identity card or residence card
  • Your work book (carnet de muncă) or proof of work in Romania
  • Overview of your Belgian career (mypension.be)
  • Bank account number
  • Possibly marriage or divorce certificate

This is a general list. Exactly which documents you need depends on your situation and your municipality. After our first contact, you will receive a list tailored to you.

How it works

  1. You tell us your situation

    Via the contact form, in your own language. We ask the right questions.

  2. You receive a clear plan

    You know which documents you need, where to go and what it costs.

  3. We follow up

    We help with forms and letters until your file is in order.

Frequently asked questions

Do I lose my years in Romania if I live in Belgium?

No. Those years still count. Romania pays the part for your Romanian years, Belgium the part for your Belgian years.

Where do I apply for my pension?

Usually in the country where you live. That country forwards the application to the other country.

When can I retire?

It differs per country. In Belgium the legal age is 66, and 67 from 2030. Early retirement is possible under conditions.

Need help with your application?

Briefly describe your situation. You will receive a personal reply within 24 hours, in Romanian, Dutch, French or English.

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