www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/10/31/cine-se-poate-pension

Romanians can retire early without penalty if they exceed the full contribution period by at least five years. Early retirement has different conditions and involves a temporary reduction in monthly payments. The full contribution period is 35 years for both genders, but women have a staggered retirement age. Early retirement can be requested up to five years before the standard age, while the pension for age limit can be obtained earlier without reduction. Applicants must submit documents on time to avoid losing benefits. A potential 7.3% pension increase in 2027 is also mentioned, but it's not confirmed. Statistics show over 3.7 million people retired at the age limit, with an average pension of 3,119 lei.