In connection with changes to the procedure for pension payments for citizens of Ukraine who are temporarily residing abroad, we draw your attention to the key aspects that affect the timely and uninterrupted receipt of pension benefits. Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions, as well as useful explanations regarding the identification of pension recipients, remote services of the Pension Fund of Ukraine, and other important procedures. Timely completion of identification and informing the Pension Fund of Ukraine are essential conditions for ensuring continuous payments abroad.

Pension payments and notifications

• How to submit a request remotely to suspend pension payments due to residence abroad: link
• Is it necessary to submit a notification of non-receipt of payments from the rf for pensioners who left temporarily occupied territories but are currently abroad: link

Identification of pension recipients

• By what date must identification be completed (November 1 or December 31): link
• Who must undergo physical identification by the end of the year: link
• Resumption of payments after completing identification: link
• How to complete identification via Diia.Signature in the Pension Fund application: link
• Is it possible to complete identification in any convenient locality in Ukraine, or is it necessary to go to the place of registration: link

Remote services of the Pension Fund

• Is it possible to open a sick leave for pregnancy and childbirth remotely: link
• How to submit scanned copies of the employment record book for digitization: link

Insurance record and voluntary participation

• How to voluntarily pay contributions while abroad and accumulate insurance record: link

Social benefits and subsidies

• Is it necessary to notify the Pension Fund about a family member leaving abroad (for subsidy recipients): link