Pensions for expatriates suspended: how to undergo identification.
According to inkorr.com: In Ukraine, certain categories of pensioners must undergo identification in order to continue receiving state payments. This information was presented by the Pension Fund of Ukraine, as reported by Glavkom.
Who needs to undergo identification?
- Individuals living in temporarily occupied territories.
- Pensioners residing outside Ukraine.
- These groups have a deadline set until December 31, 2025. If identification is not completed by this date, payments may be suspended starting January 1, 2026.
Ways to undergo identification
- Online through the Pension Fund of Ukraine's web portal, by authorizing via 'Diia' or 'Diia Signature'.
- Via videoconference: it is necessary to fill out an application on the web portal and schedule a video call through contact centers.
- At embassies and consulates of Ukraine abroad: submitting documents to the territorial body of the Pension Fund or through the portal.
- In person at a Pension Fund service center or at a bank that makes pension payments (must be in Ukraine).
How to apply for video identification?
- Visit the Pension Fund portal and select the section 'Application for identification via videoconference'.
- Fill out the required form with your information and choose a platform for the video call.
- After submitting the application, you will receive an invitation for the video call. Don’t forget to prepare all necessary documents.
If you fail to undergo identification by December 31, 2025, pension payments may be suspended starting January 1, 2026. Moreover, pensioners receiving payments in Russia may lose these payments. During identification, it will be necessary to report receiving state payments from the aggressor.
According to data from the Pension Fund of Ukraine, the average pension in October 2025 will amount to 6.4 thousand UAH. However, most pensioners receive less - about 3.3 million Ukrainians receive approximately 3.3 thousand UAH per month, while 4% receive about 2.3 thousand UAH.
The news now has a more accessible and understandable style, facilitating readers' comprehension of information, free of unnecessary formalities and artificiality. Readers get a clear understanding of the identification requirements, the ways to undergo it, and the consequences of failing to meet these requirements.Read also
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