How to transfer a pension when changing residence: necessary documents, procedure and description of the procedure

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

Despite the fact that older people are very skeptical about changing their permanent address, sometimes they do move. In this case, it does not matter at all what the reason for the change in dislocation was connected with. The main thing is that in such situations a lot of new problems and questions related to them arise. One of them: "How to transfer a pension when changing the place of residence?". We will tell you more about it in this article.

How and where to apply: a short plan of action

Staying outside your habitual abode, you must first find out where you should apply due to a recent move. So, first of all, you need to go to the territorial body of the Pension Fund, located at the actual place of residence of the pensioner. Here you need to write a statement indicating the reason for the appeal - “change of address of residence”. More about filling rulesform will be described below.

Where can I get the application form?

As we have already said, the payment of a pension when changing the place of residence at a new address of residence is possible only when writing an application for a request for a pension or payment case. The form of this application can be taken directly at the representative office of the Pension Fund or on the official website.

To do this, go to the main page of the state structure, go down to the very bottom and follow the link "Life situations". Next, pay attention to the first column on the left. It's called Pensions. Go down on it and click on the burning link "Payment of pensions when changing the place of residence" (located at the very end of the column). Then you should do the following:

• click on the link "Where to go", opened in a new window;
• select "Application form for requesting a pension case";
• download the form to your computer;
• print the form and fill it out.

We will talk about how the pension is paid when changing the place of residence.

What information should be on the form?

In the form you received, you must first enter the name of the territorial body of the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation. The following data is indicated below:

• Full name of pensioner;
• mandatory pension insurance certificate number;
• citizenship;
• address of residence;
• address of place of stay (indicated if availableofficial registration at the new place of residence);
• address of actual location (indicated if place of residence and stay do not match);
• contact phone number;
• passport details;
• gender;
• maintaining current activities (working, not working);
• guardian or trustee contact details (if any);
• documents confirming the authority of the guardian or principal (if necessary).

After that, you must specify the very reason for the appeal (a request for the issuance of a pension case), the address of the previous place of residence (where the pension was previously paid) and the actual location. Next, select the type of pension, indicate the terms of the previous payment and the method of receipt convenient for you (by courier, by mail). All this must be specified as accurately as possible so as not to violate the entire procedure for transferring pensions when changing residence.

Can employers apply?

If you are a working pensioner, then employers can also write an application to the Pension Fund instead of you. To do this, they need to download a special form and fill it out, adding to it the seal of the enterprise and the signatures of responsible persons. In a word, this will greatly simplify the entire procedure for applying.

Next steps and timeline

After receiving an application from a pensioner, representatives of the state structure will be required to make an appropriatea request to the Pension Fund, in which he received his pension earlier. According to the employees of the Pension Fund, the entire procedure for sending the form takes no more than one business day. In turn, the required pension case will be transferred upon request within three days (from the date of receipt of the application).

After receiving the case, the PF department, as a rule, gives an order to register a pensioner at a new place of residence. According to experts, the entire procedure for registering and making a decision on extending pension payments takes no more than two business days.

How to get a pension when changing residence: tips

Before you start applying for a pension at a new place of residence, you should pay attention to some details. First, before moving, it makes sense to find out the full name of your previous pension fund (you will need it when writing the application). Secondly, find out the exact address of the place of your move, taking into account the post office index. This will help you avoid possible misunderstandings when applying.

And finally, when applying to the new branch of the PF, take your passport and pension certificate with you. If you plan to receive a pension through a trustee, you must take care of drawing up a power of attorney in advance. If you do everything right, you will receive a timely payment of a pension when you change your place of residence (we described the procedure above).

When can I expect to receive my pension?

Under applicable law,The accrual of pensions at the new place of residence will resume, starting from the 1st day. In this case, the report will be kept from the date of filing the application. This way you won't lose anything.

How to transfer pension when going abroad?

Don't know how to transfer your pension when changing your place of residence when going abroad? We'll fix it. Let's start with a couple of helpful tips. So, before leaving (but not later than a month before), you need to come to the fund office, write an appropriate application and submit the following documents:

• Russian passport;
• pension certificate;
• original certificate of change of residence indicating the exact address abroad (issued by the consul or embassy);
• original certificate of employment (if any).

How to receive a pension while living abroad?

If everything is clear with the submission of documents and informing the Pension Fund, then it is not at all clear how to receive a pension when changing residence when moving abroad. According to Pension Fund employees, the personal presence of a pensioner is not necessary to receive a pension.

It is enough to open an account in one of the Russian banks or to empower your trustee with the appropriate powers. True, in such a situation, contact and passport details of a third party should be provided to the PF in advance. And, of course, he must have a document signed by a notary giving him the right to receive your pension.

If he lived in the territory of another state andreturned to Russia?

There are cases when native Russians for some reason leave the country and return after some time. How is the pension calculated then? In this situation, payments are credited after the pension case of the country of the previous place of residence is finally closed. To do this, you also need to write an application and wait for the transfer of a closed pension case to a new destination address. However, in order to calculate a pension, it is necessary to have Russian citizenship or a residence permit confirming the fact that the pensioner lives in the territory of the Russian Federation. It's all about how to transfer your pension when moving from one country to another.

Do I need to apply when receiving a pension on a card?

If you previously received your pension on a card, then you still have to look for the nearest PF branch at the address of the move and write an application. This must be done in order for you to be registered with the new Pension Fund. On the other hand, the information in your file may suddenly be needed by you or the PF representative. For example, this may happen when revising the amount of accruals.

How can I get a pension?

Receiving a pension when moving occurs in one of three possible ways. For example, it could be Russian Post. At the same time, elderly people can receive money either during a personal visit to the post office, or by the postman. Alternatively, pensioners can open a bank account and withdraw pension accruals through an ATM or cash desk of a financial institution. AND,finally, there are a number of organizations involved in the delivery of pensions, such as courier services.

Can I change my pension provider?

After moving, you have a great opportunity to change your pension provider (if for some reason it did not suit you). To do this, you need to come to the branch of your Pension Fund and write an application. It should indicate the reason for switching to another supplier and describe in detail his contacts. If you do not want to carry such a statement personally, just go to the PF website and do it through your personal account (if you already had registration before).

Now you know how to transfer your pension when you change your place of residence. In a word, follow our advice and you will definitely not miss the next pension accruals.