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Old age pension: requirements, calculation, application (2026)
Old age pension is the main form of pension in Italy. Requirements change annually based on life expectancy. In 2025 you need 67-71 years of age + 20 years of contributions. This guide explains exact requirements, how to calculate the amount, how to apply, and what to do if you can't wait until age 67.
Authority
INPS — Pensioni
Time
2–3 ore
Updated
Apr 2026
What you need
- ✓Tax code
- ✓INPS social security statement
- ✓Last years IRPEF declaration
- ✓Contribution information (years of contributions paid)
- ✓SPID (for online procedures)
Step-by-step procedure
1
Verify your requirements: age + contributionsIn 2025, you need: 67-71 years of age (depends on whether you are male/female and year of birth) + 20 years of contributions (paid in any regime: dependent work, self-employed, co.co.co, Separate Management). INPS raises the age by 4 months each year (life expectancy). Check your social security statement online via SPID.
For men born in 1960: 67 years + 0 months (2027). For women born in 1958: 67 years + 0 months (2026).
2
Calculate your pension amountINPS automatically calculates the amount using: average salary × years of contributions × contribution rate. If you have less than 20 years, you're not eligible. If you're over 67 but have less than 20 years of contributions, you can request the Social Pension (lower). Use the INPS online simulator.
The simulator gives you an estimate of the monthly amount. The exact value depends on INPS data.
3
Apply for pension 3-4 months before the dateWhen you approach age 67, apply online via SPID on the INPS portal (section 'Benefits' > 'Pension'). You can apply 3-4 months before your desired start date. INPS provides a receipt and pension start date (usually the month after application). There's no deadline; you can apply whenever you want.
You can also delegate the application to an accountant or CAF (free at some CAFs).
4
If you can't wait: apply for early pensionIf you're still under 67 but have at least 42-43 years of contributions (depends on birth year), you can apply for early pension (Quota 100 or Quota 103, temporary rules). Or wait for the exit window (between 3-36 months after age 67, depends on scheme).
Quotas (100, 103) change annually. Check with INPS to see if there are new rules.
5
Receive your pension every monthOnce approved, your pension is credited to your bank account monthly (you must have an account to receive it). The first credit is in the month following your application. The amount remains constant yearly (adjusted for inflation if set). If you die, beneficiaries receive survivor's pension.
You can request pension revaluation every year if it has remained the same for years (due to rounding).
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