How do I apply for the old-age pension?

Segurança Social · Pensions & retirement

• The request is made on Segurança Social Direta (Social Security Direct) — in 'Pensões' → 'Pensão de velhice' — or in person at a Segurança Social (Social Security) counter by appointment.
• You can apply before reaching the legal age: the pension starts from the date you choose, according to the rules.
• Before applying, check your years of contributions in the contributory career — they affect the amount and eligibility.
• The legal retirement age changes depending on the year and average life expectancy — check the current value at the source.

Automatically translated. Always confirm on the official Portuguese source.