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German Pension Refund Eligibility for Chilean Citizens 

Thousands of Chilean citizens once built careers in Germany, contributing to the German pension fund. But if you spent only a few years there, you might have left behind pension contributions — money that could still be yours.

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How Does German Pension Refund Eligibility Work for Chileans?

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. 

Why You Should Get a Free Eligibility Check

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Many Chileans aren't even aware they can claim their German pension payment, or they assume the process is too complicated. In reality, checking your eligibility is quick, simple, and we offer it completely free of charge.

You don’t pay anything just to find out whether you qualify. If you do meet the criteria, we’ll explain the next steps clearly and handle the process for you if you choose to move forward.

This service is tailor-made for non-EU citizens like Chileans who have returned home or moved elsewhere outside the European Union.

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What Happens if You Want to Work in Europe Again?

Worried that applying for a pension refund could affect your future work plans? No need.
Submitting a refund application does not stop you from moving back to Europe or working in Germany again in the future. Even if you return before your pension refund is processed, your application remains active and valid as long as you met the eligibility criteria on the date of claiming.

You can freely work, travel, and live in the EU again after applying.

How Much Money Are We Talking About?

As a benchmark, the average pension refund amount for former Chilean workers is around €14,800. But the amount refunded varies widely depending on your income, the years you contributed, and your personal circumstances.


Here's what’s taken into consideration:

  • Employee contributions: 100% refundable — this is the money deducted directly from your gross salary.

  • Voluntary pension contributions: If you paid in on your own, 50% of that can be refunded.

  • Special cases: If you had a divorce settlement involving pensions, adjustments might apply.

Also, note that 9.3% pension contributions are only deducted up to a salary cap (Beitragsbemessungsgrenze). In 2025, that cap is at €8,050 per month in Germany.
Earnings above this amount are not subject to mandatory pension deductions and don't influence your pension refund calculation.

What Will It Cost Me to Claim My Pension Refund?

Our service works entirely on a success basis. That means:

  • No upfront fees

  • No hidden costs

  • You only pay if your claim succeeds

The full fee is 9.75% of the total refunded amount, inclusive of VAT and any legal processing expenses.


We don’t get paid unless you do, which guarantees that we’re just as motivated as you are to secure your pension refund as efficiently as possible.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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MAY/27/2025

Process was super smooth

Excellent company! I'd recommend them to everyone.
The process was super smooth and all the German bureaucracy was dealt by them.

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MAY/27/2025

No questions left unanswered

Just got my pension refund and it was as easy and straight forward as I could have imagined.
Very pleasant experience, everything was explained and no questions were left unanswered.
Johannes was always in touch all the way through and I never felt like my case or I don't matter, always friendly and helpful.
Thank you very much and good luck moving forward!

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MAY/21/2025

Transparent, quick, hassle free

I would like to recommend their services to anyone who wants a hassle free, transparent and quick service for their Pension Refund. The whole process was a cakewalk without getting into too much bureaucracy and least amount of documents. Julia was very patient with my questions. I got my refund in less than two months. Highly recommended.

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MAY/17/2025

Professional, on time, clear

I had a great experience working with Julia. The communication was professional and clear. All the requirements were clearly stated and the process was completed on time as expected

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MAY/16/2025

Truly commendable

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional assistance provided by Johannes Kühn during my refund process. As an overseas claimant, navigating the requirements and paperwork could have been overwhelming, but Johannes’ professionalism, expertise, and responsiveness made the entire experience seamless and stress-free.

His attention to detail, clear communication, and dedication to resolving queries promptly were truly commendable. Thanks to his support, my claim was handled efficiently, and I am extremely satisfied with the outcome.

Johannes is a tremendous asset to the Company, and I would highly recommend Germany Pension Refund’s services to anyone seeking assistance with pension refunds from abroad.

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MAY/16/2025

2.5 months

I have no words to express my gratitude towards this firm and a very special thanks to Mr. Johannes. I was near about to lost my hope to get this money and one day I just seen this add on german fb friend. It was 4 yrs I left germany so were not sure abt it. Once I contact them, Mr. Johannes guide me for everything and I get my money just in 2.5months. If you want yr money without any trouble, just contact them. Thank you very much again Mr. Johannes and all other team members for make it happen.

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MAY/14/2025

Crystal clear communication, strongly recommend

I recently got my pension refund courtesy of Germany Pension Refund. Johannes was crystal clear in all his communication and helpfully answered/clarified all my queries. After I submitted the required documents, I was informed of the timeline for the processing to be completed and when I would get the refund. I was kept informed about the progress by Johannes. I thank and commend Johannes for being very helpful and thoughtful in all his interactions. I strongly recommend Germany Pension Refund.

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MAY/13/2025

Timely response and updates on the progress

Your professional approach, openness & transparency is highly highly appreciated. Timely response and updates on the progress. Very good experience of working

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MAY/11/2025

Entire process was quick and well handled

If you're planning for pension disbursement, I would highly recommend "Germany Pension Refund". I just had to sign few documents and the rest was taken care by Johannes. The entire process was quick and well handled by the refund team.

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MAY/10/2025

Lead me every step of the way

Johannes from Germany Pension Refund was super professional and very helpful! He lead me every step of the way and I’m very happy of the result. recommended!

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MAY/06/2025

Could not have done this without assistance and diligence

Finally able to get the refund on contributions to German pension. Anna Kliem was great, could not have done this without her assistance and diligence.

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MAY/05/2025

Less than two months as projected

It was great working with the German Pension Refund for claiming my pension. Johannes was responsive, making the process less than two months as projected. I recommend working with them!

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