Procedure to return Fonavi: how can I collect funds from a deceased relative?

The return of workers’ contributions to the defunct National Housing Fund (Fonavi) would begin this December 14 for those who have not received anything so far. However, many of the beneficiaries, after so many years, have died and relatives want to know if they can access this amount.

The promulgated rule states that “the return of contributions to Fonavi will be to the Fonavista holder or his duly authorized representative and, in the event of death, it will be to his relatives.” We detail how to verify if your family member has access to this amount and how to request it if he or she has already died.

How to collect contributions to Fonavi from a family member?

If the contributor to Fonavi died, the return of the contributions will be made to his relatives, who They have to carry out the necessary judicial or notarial procedures to demonstrate their degree of relationship.. They will then be able to collect the amount at the Banco de la Nación, according to what has been indicated by the ad hoc commission in charge of managing the returns.

It should be noted that there is an order of family priority for the collection of contributions; However, if one of them withdraws the money, the others are excluded from doing so.

Who can collect Fonavi contributions from a deceased relative?

There is an order of kinship to collect the money from the Fonavi; For example, the preference goes to the spouses. If there are none or they have died, the children may collect the amount. We detail what this hierarchy is.

1. The surviving spouse or member of the de facto union
2. Minor children or children with permanent disabilities accredited by Conadis
3. Adult children
4. Parents
5. Siblings
6. If none of the indicated persons appear, the return is for those who prove that they are debtors of the deceased Fonavista through intestate or testamentary succession.

How do you know if you are registered for refund of contributions?

We show you step by step to verify if you are registered for the Fonavi return.

• Enter the platform to consult the registration status of the Fonavi Technical Secretariat.
• Then complete the form with your DNI, immigration card or electoral booklet.
• Enter the verification code that appears on the screen.
• Go to ‘inquire’ and find out if you are registered as a beneficiary or not.
• Keep in mind that the list of registered people is still under construction and you may not yet be able to access the refund of contributions, since it is in process.