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Moving from Iceland

Find out what happens to your pension savings when you move out of the country.

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No refunds of contributions 

Even if you move away from Iceland no refunds of contributions are made.

How will I get my pension after moving from Iceland? 

Your pension savings will stay in your pension fund and continue to grow until you reach the pension age and apply for your pension.   

We advice you to keep your Icelandic National ID (kennitala) in your files and keep your e-mail updated with the fund on My Pages or by contacting us. 

When you reach pension age, you can receive your pension by choosing one of the following options:  

  1. Apply through our website. Fill out the “Application for Pension” form and submit it along with a copy of your passport or an identity card certified by a notary public. 
  2. Apply through the Social Insurance Administration in your country. They will forward your application to the Social Insurance Administration in Iceland, which will then send your application to the pension funds where you have earned rights.