Pensions

The Swiss pension system broadly applies to all citizens abroad but there are exceptions. Be aware, however, that there are numerous precautions to take to ensure that you can contribute and receive payments. The main contact point is the Central Compensation OfficeExternal link of the government as attested by many of the links recommended below.

General information

Under certain conditions, you can join the voluntary pension schemeExternal link.

You can find the necessary information here, on the government’s websiteExternal link

Further information from the governmentExternal link about applying for an old-age pension depending on your country of residence

Old-age pensions

Information from the governmentExternal link on pension entitlement, early retirement or pension deferral.

All informationExternal link from Swisscommunity and the Organisation of the Swiss abroad, on the subject of old-age and disability insurance.

Curated government information External linkon voluntary pension contributions

Contact detailsExternal link of the Swiss Compensation Office

Information on pensions when leaving SwitzerlandExternal link

Information on pensions when returning to SwitzerlandExternal link

Info on one-off pension contributionsExternal link

Calculate pensions in advance.External link

Receive an individual account statementExternal link

Estimate External linkpension online

Am I entitled to an old-age and disability pension? Answers here.External link

How to notify the pensions authority (Central Compensation Office) of changes if you are paying voluntary contributions: Notification of change.External link

How to notify the authorities of changes if you receive old-age or disability payments: Report changesExternal link.

To prevent abuse, the Swiss Compensation Office carries out checksExternal link if you are alive and on martial status.

Disability pensions

You meet the eligibility requirements for a disability pension. You can find all the information from the government hereExternal link.

All informationExternal link on disability pensions

Information on entitlementExternal link to a disability pension abroad

Child benefits

All informationExternal link on child benefits

Survivor’s pension

You do not live in Switzerland and meet the eligibility requirements for a survivor’s pension. You can find all the information from the government hereExternal link.
When are you entitled to a survivor’s pension?External link