You can access the pension register at mijnpensioenoverzicht.nl (in Dutch). You will need your DigiD to do this. If you have any further questions about your pension or the amount of your pension, please contact the pension fund or your pension insurer.

How much is the Dutch pension?

The Dutch state pension is funded by worker contributions, at a rate of 17.9% of salary. Single pensioners entitled to the full state pension can receive a gross total of €1,270.67 in 2020 (70% of the net minimum wage), while married or cohabiting couples can receive €870.03 for (50% of net minimum wage).

What is minimum pension in Netherlands?

The full AOW pension is tied to the minimum wage, with married or cohabiting couples each receiving 50% of the minimum wage, while those who live alone are entitled to a pension worth more than 70% of the minimum wage.

Can I cash out my Dutch pension?

Yes, you can do so. However, if you arrange something in the Netherlands, such as a lifetime annuity, it may cause problems getting the money when you have left the Netherlands.

When can I claim my Dutch pension?

Pension age in the Netherlands The Dutch state pension age in 2020 is 66 and four months, having risen from 65 in 2018. It will rise to 67 in 2024. The date you receive your Dutch pension depends on when you were born.

Can I get my money back from pension?

If you opt out within a month of your employer adding you to the scheme, you’ll get back any money you’ve already paid in. You may not be able to get your payments refunded if you opt out later – they’ll usually stay in your pension until you retire. You can opt out by contacting your pension provider.

When do you get your AOW pension in the Netherlands?

If you have lived or worked for a period in the Netherlands, you will probably have been insured under the AOW scheme. You can start to receive your AOW pension when you reach your AOW pension age.

Is the AOW the National Old Age Pension Act?

The AOW (National Old Age Pensions Act) provides a basic pension to people who have reached their AOW pension age

Do you have to be insured for AOW pension?

The AOW pension is a basic state pension for people who have reached their AOW pension age. You will get an AOW pension if you have been insured under the AOW pension scheme. If you have lived or worked for a period in the Netherlands, you will probably have been insured under the AOW scheme.

Can a person with an AOW pension move to another country?

Even if you move to another country, you will still be entitled to a pension. A recent change in Dutch law, however, has led to a gradual rise in the AOW pension age. This will continue to rise in the years ahead. This means that you may start receiving your AOW pension later than you expected.