Pensions, the implementation of automatic recognition of contribution periods begins - Instructions for those who have not received a pension. Application, form and documents
Following the approval of the new law 7/2025, which allows for the recognition of periods of work in state institutions, former state enterprises, former agricultural enterprises and former agricultural cooperatives as insurance years for pension purposes, the Social Insurance Institute has begun its implementation. Years of work completed before 1991 will be automatically recognized as insurance periods, without the need for citizens to face courts, lawsuits or bureaucratic obstacles that have often burdened them.
This change directly affects thousands of citizens who have contributed to the state economy, agricultural cooperatives or enterprises of that time, but who, due to lack of documentation or procedures, have remained outside the fair pension benefit scheme. This law aims to include a broad category of citizens who have contributed, but have not benefited from a full pension due to lack of documentation.
procedure
There is no fee, the application is free.
The review period is 1-2 months, depending on the verifications.
If the request is accepted, the pension is calculated from the date of submission of the application.
. No trial is required, even if it was previously requested by lawsuit.
This law is an important step towards social justice for thousands of citizens who deserve a decent pension for their contribution over the years. For the first time, the application for this recognition can be made directly at the Social Security office of the place of residence, where each citizen is assisted in completing the application and submitting a simplified set of documents.
The application form is completed in the office, with the assistance of the ISSH specialist, and includes the applicant's personal data, as well as a self-declaration that he or she has not been convicted by court decision during the claimed period of work.
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED:
. Valid identity card or passport
. Certificate of historical residence, a document obtained at the civil registry office and showing that during the relevant years one worked in that city or village.
If no proof of that time can be found, a notarized statement from relatives or witnesses can also be used.
. Work book or work certificates (if any): Even if you only have fragmented parts of it. In the absence of it, the ISSH verifies it itself, based on data from former State Enterprises, Municipalities or Archives.
Personal declaration that you have not been convicted by court decision (This declaration is made in writing at the ISSH office, along with the form)
In certain cases, proof that the application is in judicial or administrative proceedings (if you are seeking a review of a previous decision).
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