Preparing for retirement

The quality of life in retirement depends on current decisions. When preparing for retirement, it is worth looking far ahead and thinking about what kind of retirement you expect and what are the possibilities of retirement.

Estonian pension system

Pension is a regular cash payment in case of old age, incapacity for work and loss of a breadwinner. The aim of the Estonian pension system is to help people maintain their current standard of living and monthly income when they retire. The Estonian pension system is based on three pillars

Personal pension plan

The quality of life in retirement age depends on your decisions today.

Pension compass

The amount of your future pension depends on your current decisions. See how your decisions affect the amount of your future pension.

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Last updated: 24.03.2023

Preparing for retirement

Applying for a pension

Types of pensions

Pension amount

Pension abroad and foreign pension in Estonia

Other pension-related benefits and allowances

Family benefits overview

Health and pension insurance

Family allowances

Family situations

Maintenance allowance

Social security in the European Union

Family benefits for non-EU arrivals

Subsidies and benefits for refugees

Determination of disabilities

Benefits for disabled people

Social rehabilitation

Special welfare

Technical aids

Supporting services

Child protection and family support

Adoption and foster families

Support for victims

Mental health in crisis

Assistance to applicants for international protection

Organization and contacts

Social Insurance Board

Preparing for retirement

Estonian pension system

Personal pension plan

Pension compass