Cost
No fee
Pensions
PensionsEditorially reviewed 02/09/2026
Pre-completing pension data
Up to a year before retirement, check and supplement records of insurance periods, pay and calculation bases so that your later application is faster.
Usual time
Depends on obtaining data from employers and foreign institutions
Responsible institution
HZMO
How would you like to apply?
Documents and steps differ depending on how you apply.
In person or by another permitted method
Submit the application to the competent institution following its current instructions.
Online
Submit the application through the official electronic service stated in the steps and sources.
Required documents
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For both application methods
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Steps
In person or by another permitted method
- 1
Review HZMO records
Compare registrations, insurance periods and pay with your documents.
- 2
Submit a notice of intended retirement to HZMO
Submit the form and available evidence up to 12 months before the expected pension application.
- 3
Provide missing evidence
In particular, report periods of work abroad or with employers that have ceased to exist.
- 4
Check the outcome notice
Pre-completion does not replace the later pension application.
Online
- 1
Review HZMO records
Compare registrations, insurance periods and pay with your documents.
- 2
Start pre-completion through e-Citizens
In HZMO's e-service, submit the notice and upload evidence for missing data.
- 3
Provide missing evidence
In particular, report periods of work abroad or with employers that have ceased to exist.
- 4
Check the outcome notice
Pre-completion does not replace the later pension application.
Prices and deadlines
| Procedure | Price | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
Procedure cost The final amount depends on the applicable tariff and circumstances of the individual application. | No fee | Depends on obtaining data from employers and foreign institutions |
Important notes
- The procedure is not an application for recognition of a pension.
- Work abroad can significantly extend verification.
Common mistakes
- Starting pre-completion only after work has ended.
- Not stating all periods of work abroad.
Institutions
Official sources
Information was editorially reviewed on 02/09/2026. Before applying, check the latest information on official websites.
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