Ukrainians who moved to Poland but previously worked in Ukraine can receive a pension for years of work in both countries. An agreement between the two countries allows for the aggregation of insurance years.
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For example, if a person worked for 15 years in Ukraine and 10 years in Poland, then in total he will have the necessary length of service to be granted a minimum pension.
In practice, Ukrainians who have worked in both countries can receive two pensions. This is provided for by the social security agreement of May 18, 2012 between Poland and Ukraine.
Since March 1, the minimum Polish pension is PLN 1,878.91 gross, and the pensioner receives PLN 1,709.81 (net) in cash – this is over UAH 19,000.
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Polish law also clearly defines the conditions that foreigners must meet in order to receive a Polish pension. The key requirements are legal employment, payment of ZUS contributions, and permanent residence in Poland, inPoland reminds.
Retirement age is 60 for women and 65 for men. To receive a pension, you must have an insurance period of at least 20 years for women and 25 years for men.
Also, Ukrainians who have the status of permanent resident in Poland (this is an individual, not a citizen of Poland, who is on its territory for more than 183 days during the tax year, or a foreigner who has an official residence permit in Poland, in particular an EU Resident Card) can apply for additional payments – the 13th and 14th pensions, just like Polish citizens.
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But if a person leaves Poland after receiving a pension, they lose the right to these allowances.
Recall that Ukrainian pensioners who left Ukraine during the war can receive their Ukrainian pension.
“FACTS” reported that Ukraine has concluded international agreements with a number of countries that regulate pension payments to Ukrainians who have left for permanent residence abroad.
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