All About Pensions in Ukraine

Through their work, people give not only their time and effort but also part of their health. Some occupations are particularly harmful to the human body and may have a serious impact on a person’s he

Every person works in a particular position or profession. Naturally, different types of work vary in their nature, working conditions and level of difficulty. It is reasonable to assume that the more

A person’s right to a pension depends on their age and the length of their insurance record. As a general rule, a person must reach the statutory retirement age and have the required insurance record.

Preferential service acquired while working in another country may be taken into account when determining a person’s pension entitlement in Ukraine. The Supreme Court reached this conclusion in anothe

Modern society requires the satisfaction of numerous needs. Since the mid-19th century, with the development of metallurgy, mining and industrialization, society has required increasing quantities of

Under current circumstances, when a Ukrainian citizen dies in a temporarily occupied territory, it may be necessary to legally establish the fact of death. This procedure is required because documents

Throughout their lives, people devote not only their time and personal effort to their work but also part of their health. Some occupations are particularly harmful to the human body and may significa

For certain categories of persons, Ukrainian legislation provides special conditions for pension benefits. This applies, in particular, to civil servants, prosecutors, judges, members of parliament, e

Before retirement, most people try to determine whether they have sufficient insurance record to qualify for a pension, when they are entitled to submit their pension application, and what other requi

Retirement usually involves collecting and submitting a number of documents. The number and type of documents required depend on the type of pension a person is applying for. For example, a regular

It is no secret that teaching is demanding and highly responsible work, and the knowledge of future generations largely depends on it. Education professionals devote considerable effort, energy and em

All occupations differ in their titles, nature of work, complexity and intensity. It is reasonable to assume that employment under difficult working conditions should provide certain benefits. Indeed,

Due to the unstable situation in eastern Ukraine, many pensioners have faced difficulties receiving pension payments to which they are entitled. If a person permanently resides in a territory not cont

Modern society requires a wide range of products and goods. Unfortunately, meeting these needs often requires people to perform difficult work that may have a significant impact on their health and we

When we think about people who risk their lives for others, police officers, military personnel and rescue workers usually come to mind first. However, miners and other workers involved in the extract

Sooner or later, a person may become entitled to a pension — upon reaching the statutory retirement age, in the event of disability, or following the loss of a breadwinner. This article focuses on the

Retirement in Ukraine is possible not only on the basis of long service or disability, but also under the preferential List No. 1. This List includes occupations involving particularly harmful and par

At the present stage, shortcomings in the Ukrainian judicial system may result in individuals having to seek protection of their rights before the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Excessive leng

In practice, applicants may encounter unlawful decisions, actions, or inaction by the Pension Fund of Ukraine that prevent them from exercising their legal right to receive a pension. However, a negat

Why Should You Seek a Pension Consultation in Advance? Pension-related matters concern not only people who have already retired but also those who are approaching retirement age. Obta