If I am retired and decide to live or travel outside the country, can I collect my pension from the ONP?

Collecting a pension abroad can seem like a complex process, but with the right information and by meeting the necessary requirements, you can ensure that you receive your benefits without any problems. This article details the steps and conditions you must follow to manage your pension from outside the country. It is worth mentioning that this method works for pensioners from abroad. National Pension System (DL No. 19990).

Before starting the process, it is essential to be well informed about the specific requirements and steps you must follow. Below are the key points that will allow you to collect your pension abroad effectively and without problems. It is necessary to specify that the payment of the pension will be made strictly according to the schedule defined for each month.

If I am not in the country, can I collect my pension?

For those retirees who reside In countries such as Argentina, Canada, Chile, Korea, Ecuador, Uruguay, Spain or other countries included in the Ibero-American Multilateral Agreement on Social Security, collecting the ONP pension is possible through international bank transfers. Pensioners can choose a banking entity in your country of residence and receive your payments in the local currency, adjusted at the current exchange rate.

The service allows retirees to decide the frequency of transfers, whether monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly or half-yearly. It is important to note that beneficiaries must assume the costs of the transfers and any additional charges your bank may apply for receiving funds from abroad.

Requirements for collecting an ONP pension abroad

To manage the collection of the pension in it foreignretirees must meet certain requirements and follow a specific procedure. Below are the steps and documents required:

1. Export form: The first step is to download, complete and attach the export form corresponding to the country of residence. This document must be submitted to the liaison body in the country where you live.
2. Liaison Bodies by Country:
   • Argentina: National Social Security Authority (ANSES).
   • Canada: International Operations Division of the General Services Administration of Canada.
   • Chili: Superintendency of Pensions.
   • Korea: Center for International Pension System Affairs.
   • Ecuador: Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security.
   • Spain: National Social Security Institute.
   • Uruguay: Social Security Bank.
   • Other countries of the Ibero-American Multilateral Agreement on Social Security: Bolivia, Brazil, El Salvador, Portugal, Dominican Republic.
3. Sending the request: The Liaison Body will send the request to the Pension Normalization Office (ONP) in Peru. An ONP advisor will contact the retiree by email to advise him/her on the status of his/her request. The maximum response time is 30 business days from receipt of the request.

ONP: communication channels

The ONP offers various communication channels to assist pensioners abroad. If you have any questions or need additional guidance, you can contact the service ONP Listens to You Calling (01) 634 2222, available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

This channel is designed to provide support and resolve any queries related to the process of collecting pensions abroad.