Worked in Moldova and abroad: counting your insurance years for a pension

Good to know

• Who this is for: people who worked legally in Moldova and need their years counted by the pension institution of another state.
• It works only with states that have a social security agreement with Moldova. The list is on the CNAS website.
• The form is free and takes 30 calendar days.
• Your case is different? Ask us about your case.

Steps, in order

1. Check that the other state has an agreement with Moldova

   The list of bilateral agreements is on the CNAS website.

   Full guide: Confirmation of your contribution record earned in Moldova →checked 19 October 2026
2. You do this

   Apply for the confirmation form

   The insured person who worked in one of those states, or a representative with a power of attorney, can apply. The form is issued at the request of the competent institution, and it is free.

   Full guide: Confirmation of your contribution record earned in Moldova →checked 19 October 2026
3. The office does this

   The form is sent to the other state

   It goes to the competent institution of the state that is party, with Moldova, to the agreement, so that the periods of insurance can be added together.

   Full guide: Confirmation of your contribution record earned in Moldova →checked 19 October 2026
4. Practical tip · not from an official source

   Ask the foreign pension institution what it needs

   Each institution has its own rules and forms. Ask it before you apply, so that you ask Moldova for the right thing.

5. Not covered here

   Pension amounts and conditions

   How much you receive and when are not covered on this page.

   Ask about your case →

People also ask

• Which countries have a social security agreement with Moldova?
• How do I get confirmation of my insurance years from Moldova?
• Can a representative apply for me?
• Can I get a Moldovan pension if I live abroad?

Guides on this page

• Confirmation of your contribution record earned in Moldova