Pension experience before 1992: who will lose Soviet years in the calculation of payments

New regulations for pension work experience

According to the new rules that came into force on May 20, 2025, work periods before January 1, 1992, in the republics of the former Soviet Union can only be taken into account in the pension calculation under certain conditions. The main requirement is that the person must reside in Ukraine and not receive pension payments for those years in another country.

According to the new Order approved by the Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 562, experience will be counted if there is an international agreement between Ukraine and the country where the person worked. If a person receives pension payments abroad, their work experience will not be considered in the calculation of the Ukrainian pension.

Important aspects of the new rules

It is also important to note that in the absence of necessary documents, a person can contact the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU) for assistance in obtaining a reference. Verification of foreign documents must be carried out in accordance with the legislation. Furthermore, periods of shift work or business trips before 1992 from Ukrainian enterprises are not considered work in another state.

These changes may affect many citizens who worked in various countries before 1992, so it is important to be informed about the new rules and conditions for accounting experience.

The introduction of new rules for accounting work experience can significantly change pension prospects for Ukrainians who have worked abroad.

This is especially relevant for individuals with work experience in countries that do not have agreements with Ukraine, as their experience will not be counted. Citizens planning to retire should carefully study the new requirements and, if necessary, contact the Pension Fund for consultations and assistance with document processing.