In order to receive an old-age pension in Ukraine in 2025, it is necessary to reach the retirement age and have the appropriate insurance experience. The right to a pension is regulated by the Law of Ukraine "On mandatory state pension insurance". According to the legislation, the old-age pension is assigned depending on the available insurance experience and the age of the person:
- 60 years old - with at least 32 years of insurance experience.
- 63 years old - with at least 22 years of insurance experience.
- 65 years old - with at least 15 years of insurance experience.
The insurance period is the period during which contributions to the Pension Fund of Ukraine are paid.
The pension, if it is possible to receive it due to age, is sent to the Pension Fund authorities within three months after reaching the retirement age. In the case of such payments, they will be assigned from the day following the day of reaching the relevant age.
If a person has the necessary insurance experience and his data is entered in the register of insured persons, a pension can be assigned automatically . This is confirmed by those whose stage was acquired before 2004 through the digitization of the work book or other documents.
It should be noted that the minimum insurance level for retirement at age 60 is increasing. In 2025, he will be 32 years old, and by 2028 he will be 35 years old .
These changes are part of a pension reform aimed at making the system more stable. Therefore, it is important to take care of the payment of contributions in advance and check your insurance history.
The pension system continues to change, and it is important for citizens to be aware of new requirements to avoid unpleasant surprises in the future.
