Pensions – which country will pay my pension
Moving within Europe – Which country will pay my old-age pension?
Claiming your pension can seem complicated if you live on one side of the border and have worked on the other side, or if you have worked on both sides.
The following page on Your Europe explains entitlement, how cross-border pensions are calculated and where to apply (Spoiler, you should apply at home and tell the authorities where else you worked!)
- Your Europe – Old-age pensions
Links last checked: July 2026
