www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/10/21/dosarul-de-pensionare

Romanians preparing for retirement must submit their pension application within 30 days of meeting legal conditions to avoid losing financial rights. Late submissions result in pension calculations starting only from the application date, not retroactively. The National Pension House provides an online calculator to help individuals plan their applications. After submission, the pension authority has 45 days to decide, extendable by 30 days if needed. Pension payments are made monthly, with potential delays for the first payment. Those without the minimum contribution period of 15 years may explore other options. Future pension increases are anticipated but details remain unclear.