FAQs

What is the Eligibility criteria for Social Security Refund?

The claim can be made 2 years after leaving Europe (European Union,Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, Switzerland).

How much refund will I get?

You will be refunded employee contribution towards social security(9.35% of Gross wage).

I was on a deputation to Germany. Can I claim for social security refund?

If you were working in Germany, 9.35% of your gross salary will be deducted towards social security irrespective of being a local employee or on deputation. Thus, Everyone who has worked in Germany is eligible to apply for social security refund.

I worked for only couple of months in Germany. Can I apply for social security refund?

Even if you have worked for 1 month, you have contributed towards social security. Thus, you can apply for the refund.

I want to go back to Germany for work in future. Will social security withdrawal cause any issue afterwards?

No. You can go back and start working as you did the first time.

Do I need a German bank account for the refund?

You can get the social security refunded in any bank account worldwide.