German Pension Refund for New Zealanders
New Zealand citizens who worked in Germany can claim back their pension contributions when returning home.
Eligibility for Kiwis
✓ New Zealand citizenship (not dual EU)
✓ Currently living in New Zealand
✓ 24 months since last German pension contribution
✓ Completed German Abmeldung
NZ-Germany Social Security Agreement
New Zealand and Germany have a social security agreement, but Kiwis living in NZ can still claim pension refunds.
Refund Amount in NZD
Your contribution: 9.3% of gross salary.
Example:
- Monthly salary: NZ$5,000 (€2,857)
- Monthly contribution: NZ$465 (€266)
- 24 months: NZ$11,160 (€6,377)
Ready to Claim Your German Pension Refund?
Don't let your hard-earned pension contributions go to waste. Our expert team will guide you through the entire refund process.
Start Your ClaimDocuments Required
- New Zealand passport
- German deregistration certificate
- Social security card
- NZ bank details (international transfer)
- Proof of NZ residence
Notarization in New Zealand
German Embassy Wellington or Honorary Consulates in Auckland and Christchurch.
Processing Timeline
- Application to decision: 3-6 months
- Transfer to NZ: 6-8 weeks
Claim your German pension from New Zealand today!