What happens to my German pension if I emigrate to Switzerland?
Your German pension will be paid to you from Germany at retirement age for the period of your professional activity in Germany. This applies regardless of where you spend your retirement, be it in Switzerland or in another country. If you have also worked in Switzerland, you are also entitled to retirement benefits from the Swiss pension schemeincluding AHV from the first pillar and benefits from your occupational benefits insurance in the second pillar. Do you have any questions? We will be happy to help you: Contact form.

Jim Ince
Expert | Emigration agency Deine3a
Counselling team
Our advisory team and office staff specialise in emigrants from Germany and Austria, and we help people emigrate to Switzerland every day. If you would also like to emigrate to Switzerland, please get in touch using the contact form and get to know our team in Zurich - we look forward to hearing from you! 🤗
Budget calculator - How much will Switzerland cost me per month?
Emigrating to Switzerland: With our budget calculator, you can realistically estimate your monthly expenses in Switzerland. From rent to health insurance to taxes - the tool calculates your living costs and shows you your savings rate at the end. Ideal for preparing for your emigration to Switzerland.

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