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German Pension Refund Eligibility for Canadian Citizens

If you are a Canadian citizen who has worked in Germany and paid into the German pension system, you could be eligible to receive a refund on your contributions.

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Are Canadian Citizens Eligible for a German Pension Refund?

Pendant que vous étiez employé en Allemagne , chaque mois un pourcentage de votre salaire brut était versé à la " Deutsche Rentenversicherung " (Assurance pension allemande) pour les futures prestations de retraite. Mais que se passe-t-il après avoir quitté l'Allemagne ?

Selon le Code social allemand (§210 SGB IV), les cotisations retraite sont remboursables après avoir quitté l'Allemagne, uniquement si

une)   vous n'êtes pas autorisé à payer des cotisations retraite là où vous vivez actuellement, et...


b)   24 mois se sont écoulés depuis que vos dernières cotisations retraite ont été versées
 

c)   vous résidez en dehors de l' UE/EEE/CH/UK

Alors que b et c sont faciles à remplir, a définit si vous pouvez obtenir un remboursement de l'argent qui a été prélevé sur votre chèque de paie. 

Check Your Eligibility – It’s Completely Free

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If you’re uncertain about your eligibility for a refund as a Canadian citizen, you can use our no-cost eligibility check. Unlike other providers who charge for this service, we make it available free of charge. Regardless of the outcome, we’ll give you a clear explanation of your circumstances.


Find out today if you’re entitled to a refund of your German pension insurance contributions – at no charge


This service is offered exclusively for non-EU citizens.

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Êtes-vous autorisé à payer des contributions volontaires?

Cette question trouve une réponse dans l'accord de sécurité sociale que l'Albanie a signé avec l'Allemagne.

 

L'accord de pension entre l' Albanie et l'Allemagne :

 

En tant que citoyen albanais, vous n'êtes pas autorisé à payer des cotisations de retraite volontaires après avoir quitté l'Allemagne et la région mentionnée sous c uniquement si vous avez cotisé à votre retraite pendant moins de 60 mois au régime de retraite allemand.

 

En d'autres termes, en tant que citoyen albanais, vous n'avez droit au remboursement de vos cotisations d'assurance retraite que si vous n'avez pas droit à de futures prestations de retraite. Pour avoir droit aux prestations de retraite mensuelles, une période minimale de cotisation de retraite de 60 mois est requise.

 

Si vous avez droit à des prestations de retraite, vous êtes autorisé à cotiser volontairement au système allemand depuis n'importe où dans le monde. Mais : Vous n'avez pas droit à un remboursement de vos cotisations de retraite.

When can I return to work in Europe after submitting a refund application?

As a Canadian citizen, given you were eligible to claim a refund, you are free to start working in Europe immediately after submitting your refund application. Starting work in Europe will not impact the processing of your refund, even if your claim has not yet been finalized.

Combien puis-je récupérer sur ma pension allemande ?

Pendant que vous étiez employé en Allemagne , des primes d'assurance pension obligatoire de 9,3 % * ont été prélevées sur votre salaire brut jusqu'à un plafond, et versées à la « Deutsche Rentenversicherung » (l'assurance pension légale allemande) .

 

Si vous avez la nationalité non européenne , vous pouvez récupérer vos cotisations de retraite allemandes après avoir quitté le pays, sous réserve d'éligibilité.

 

Pour savoir combien vous serez remboursé, utilisez notre  Calculateur de remboursement de pension  pour obtenir une réponse immédiate, étant donné que vous avez droit à un remboursement de pension allemand. 

What costs are involved in claiming my refund?

At Germany Pension Refund, our success-based model means you only pay a fee once your refund has been receiving into your bank account.

We charge a one-time fee of 9.75% of your total refunded amount. This is inclusive of VAT and any legal fees. There are no additional upfront payments or hidden costs.

Do I need a German bank account to receive my refund?

A German bank account is not required. Refunds are processed through an escrow account managed by a German law firm, ensuring a secure and efficient process.

This method helps speed up the transfer of funds while reducing transaction and currency conversion fees.

Your refund will be sent directly to your preferred bank account in the currency of your choice. The account doesn’t need to be in Germany and can even be in someone else’s name.

How long does it take to receive a Canada German pension refund?

We understand that our customers are looking for quick refunds.

This is why our process has been streamlined to take less than 8 weeks on average.

This is significantly faster than the 6 months it takes the German pension office to process self-submitted claims.

 

Our deep knowledge of German administrative procedures means we can simplify the refund process for our customers. We also have close ties with German law firms, who have direct access to the German pension office, ensuring faster processing times.

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Maryam Berijanian
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DEC/14/2024

didn't have to worry about anything

I am happy with my choice. They provided fast and smooth service at a reasonable price, which was lower than their competitors. I can only imagine how much of a nightmare it would have been to handle everything myself, but with their service, I didn’t have to worry about anything. They were very punctual, well-organized, and made everything clear.
BRAAAVO!!

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Petar Markovic
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DEC/12/2024

Trustworthy and reliable service provider

Christian was very professional and efficient.
And also a trustworthy and reliable service provider.
I would recommend them to anyone who previously worked in Germany and is not entitled to a pension.

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OCT/30/2024

Smooth and kept me updated

They helped me get back my pension refund. The process was smooth and they kept me updated me all through the way. I’ll always recommend their services to anyone seeking to claim their pension benefits after leaving Germany. Thanks for the good work!

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Sarah Zou
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OCT/28/2024

Received the funds back in 2 months

Couldn't have been easier. Filled in a few forms, and that was it. Christian was so helpful and I received the funds back in 2 months. 100% recommend!

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Daniel Hayter
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OCT/18/2024

Very quick and helpful

Christian helped me get a refund back for the Germany Pension payments I made. He was very quick to respond and very helpful throughout.

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SEP/27/2024

The most efficient and effective part of my German experience

Best experience ever! Had my money in less than two months! Possibly the most efficient and effective part of my German experience. Julia was a joy to work with.

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SEP/19/2024

Impeccable, fast, easy

Just an impeccable service. I didn't even really know I could get this back until I saw something in a social media feed about expats recovering German pensions. The process with German Pension Refund was fast, easy and saved me delving back into German bureaucracy with Google translate and my pretty sub standard German language skills; they took care of everything and sent me all the documentation (and quality translations of those) throughout the process. Happy to report the good reviews are legit and I highly recommend this service of you need to recover pension paid in Germany. Thanks so much to Julia and the team!

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Steeve Bjornson
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MAR/23/2024

The whole way through I received update emails

I was dreading having to go through the bureaucracy to get my German pension refund. But these people made it very easy.

The process takes a while but the whole way through I received update emails.

They were recommended by a friend and now I would gladly recommend them too!

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Neba Funwi-Gabga
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AUG/10/2024

Excellent service...kept me informed throughout

Excellent service. They kept me informed throughout the process and successfully got my refund. Highly recommended!!

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Yannick Boucher
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MAR/23/2024

Stayed in touch with regular updates throughout the process, all the way to payment

Very helpful explaining what the process was, what documentation was needed, and stayed in touch with regular updates throughout the process, all the way to payment. Highly recommended!

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JAN/03/2024

A pleasure to work with from start to finish... I highly recommend!

Johannes was a pleasure to work with from start to finish! He kept me updated throughout the process and was quick to answer any questions I had. I highly recommend Johannes and his team!

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Claim Your Pension Refund Today

With our streamlined process and professional advice, it takes less than 5 minutes to get started. With an average refund amount of €11,800, there’s nothing to lose.

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