Request the old-age social pension
The old-age social pension is a monthly cash benefit paid to anyone who does not qualify for an old-age pension.
The standard age of entitlement to the old-age social pension under the general social insurance scheme is 66 years and 7 months in 2022, and 66 years and 4 months in 2023.
Service channels
- Request online Apply for the old age social pension in Segurança Social Direta
Free of charge
Check the process status online - Request on site At the Social Security service desks or at the Citizen Shops
Free of charge
From 66 years and 7 months in 2022 and from 66 years and 4 months in 2023Search for a point of service near you:
Who can request the old-age social pension?
When can you request the old-age social pension?
From 66 years and 7 months in 2022 and 66 years and 4 months in 2023.
What are the documents and requirements to request the old-age social pension?
Documents to be submitted:
- Application Mod.RP5002-DGSS
- Identification document of the applicant and spouse
- Income declaration for IRS purposes, in case the applicant and his/her spouse are legally obliged to present it
- Documents proving income, in case the applicant and his/her spouse are not required to submit an IRS declaration
- IBAN proof, in case you want the payment to be made by bank transfer
- Document proving the value of the real estate assets
- Legal residence title, in case of refugees or stateless persons
- Identification Form for Individuals Covered by the Social Protection System of Citizenship (Mod. RV 1017-DGSS), in case you are not registered in Social Security, together with the requested documents
- Declaration of Disability Situation Caused by Intervention of Third Parties (Mod. RP 5074-DGSS), if applicable.
What is the Price to request the old-age social pension?
Free of charge.
How request the old-age social pension?
Online
Fill out the online form and upload the documents:
In the SSD you can also check the status of your case.
On the location
Fill out the application Mod.RP5002-DGSS and submit it, along with the documents:
- At the Social Security service desks.
- At the Citizen's Shops desks
By mail
You must submit the request Mod.RP5002-DGSS along with the documents to one of the Social Security offices.
What is the support legislation?
Additional information