Approximately 3,300 Moldovans living abroad receive pensions under International Social Security Agreements signed by the Republic of Moldova. The National Social Insurance House (CNAS) released this data, highlighting the growing number of beneficiaries.
As of January 1, 2025, most pension recipients under these agreements reside in:
- Germany – 1,054 beneficiaries
- Romania – 551 beneficiaries
- Bulgaria – 168 beneficiaries
- Belarus – 127 beneficiaries
- Czech Republic – 134 beneficiaries
- Lithuania – 90 beneficiaries
Who Qualifies for These Pensions?
Moldovans who have legally worked in countries with which Moldova has signed Social Security Agreements can apply for pensions based on their country of residence’s national legislation and Moldova’s legal framework. These agreements cover:
- Old-age pensions
- Disability pensions due to general health conditions
- Pensions and allowances for disability caused by work-related accidents or occupational diseases
- Survivor pensions and other benefits
Pension payments occur monthly or quarterly, depending on the specific agreement.
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Social Security Agreements and Future Expansions
Moldova has signed 19 Social Security Agreements, of which 18 are already in force, including Romania, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Belgium, Portugal, and Turkey.
On March 10, 2025, Moldova signed a new Social Security Agreement with France. Ongoing negotiations aim to establish agreements with Canada, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Slovakia, while talks with Albania, Slovenia, and Croatia will begin soon.
These agreements ensure that Moldovans working abroad receive proportional pension benefits, calculated based on their contribution periods in each respective country. If they havenэt met the minimum contribution requirement (e.g., 15 years in Moldova), authorities can totalize the contribution periods to help applicants qualify for pension rights.