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A pension is a form of long-term financial security provided by the State to persons who have reached a certain age or worked for a certain period of time in Italy. It is an important part of the country's social security system and provides financial support during retirement. The Italian pension system consists of several types of pensions, which are granted according to the circumstances of the individual.

Retirement age in Italy

In Italy, the minimum retirement age is 66 for men and 65 for women if born before 1956. For those born after this date, the minimum retirement age gradually increases until it reaches 67 for men and women in 2021. However, there are some exceptions where workers can retire earlier than this minimum age if they meet certain criteria.

How to get an Italian pension

To get an Italian pension, you must register with inps (national social security institute). In addition, you must contribute to the national social security system in the form of taxes or voluntary contributions for a certain period of time, and you must have reached the required retirement age.

Conditions for obtaining an Italian pension

To receive a full pension from Inps, you must meet certain requirements: -You must be at least 66 years old (or 65 if you were born before 1956); -You must have been paying social security contributions for at least 15 years before the date of application; -Your annual income must not exceed €20,845 (2020) if you are single or €40,690 if you are married/partnered; otherwise your pension will be proportionately reduced according to the level of income above these thresholds. -To be eligible for a contributory pension from inps (as opposed to non-contributory pensions, which do not require previous employment), you must have worked or been self-employed in Italy at some point in your working life. -If you are self-employed and do not pay social security contributions yourself, you may still qualify for a pension if a family member has done so on your behalf - e.g.