How much do you have to contribute in Colombia to retire?

The old age pension It is a benefit that is granted to all people who have reached a certain age and who contributed a specific number of weeks within the pension system. For this reason, in our country several residents consult about the number of weeks that are necessary for an individual to retire. How many are there?

As clarified by the Colombian Government website, currently The retirement age for men is 62 years and for women it will be 57 years to be able to access this benefit.

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“You must have contributed at least 1,300 weeks (approximately 26 years) to the social security system”point out the national authorities.

You must keep in mind that the value of the amount you will receive monthly will depend on the time and of course the wages you have recorded during your time as an active worker.

What are the steps to retire?

The process to retire in Colombia.

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1- You must verify that you have reached the age and of course the weeks required in the quote.

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2- You will have to present your identity document, work history in charge of your pension fund along with the certification of the weeks contributed and the pension application form.

3- This request must be made to the pension fund where it is registered.

4- Complete the recognition process so that the respective entities corroborate the documents that you have given them.

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5- When you have finished this process, wait for the corresponding organizations, who will respond to you in time and form.

6- If the procedure was successful, your pension fund will indicate the date on which you will receive the deposit corresponding and also the amount.