Pension Access Simplified for Ukrainians at Their Place of Residence

Receiving Your Pension Where You Actually Live

According to Пенсії (RSS): Under Article 47 of Ukraine’s Law on Mandatory State Pension Insurance, pension payments are now tied to a recipient’s actual place of residence within the country-not their officially registered or declared address. This means pensioners can move freely, including those relocating from temporarily occupied territories, without losing access to their benefits.

How to Transfer Your Pension

The law allows pensioners to submit a request to have their payments transferred to a government-controlled area where they currently reside. To make this easier, the Pension Fund offers a video guide that walks users through the online application process. This streamlined approach helps people who have changed their home address receive their pension payments without unnecessary delays.

These measures represent a key step in supporting pensioners, especially those forced to leave their homes due to conflict or other circumstances. By removing bureaucratic hurdles tied to registration, the system ensures greater social stability and improves access to financial support for individuals navigating major life changes.