How to claim an AOW pension if you live in the Netherlands
If you live in the Netherlands, you will receive a letter from us about how to claim your AOW pension about 4 months before you reach your AOW pension age.
When to claim an AOW pension
You can claim your AOW pension in the 4 months before you reach your AOW pension age. It is not possible to claim it earlier. Select your situation and find out more.
You have received a letter from us about how to claim your pension
If you have already received our letter, you can claim your AOW pension.
You have not yet received a letter from us
If you have a Message Box (Berichtenbox), you will find our letter in your Message Box.
If you reach your AOW pension age in less than 4 months and you have not yet received a letter from us, please contact us.
You have built up rights to a state pension in another country
If you lived or worked outside the Netherlands before your AOW pension age, you may also have built up pension rights in another country. If you think you should get a pension from another country, please contact us.
Step-by-step explanation about how to submit a claim
Read the simple explanation of when and how to claim your AOW pension.