Application
An incoming international value transfer is possible if you have accrued pension with a pension provider outside the Netherlands. We only process applications from countries within the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland.
We collaborate with pension providers located in these countries:
Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Croatia, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, Czech Republic, Iceland, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Note: Is your pension from a country outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland? In that case, we cannot take over or transfer this pension.
You can submit an application if you can answer these 3 questions with 'yes':
- Have you accrued pension in an EU/EEA country or Switzerland?
- Do you currently have a pension plan with us that you are paying contributions for?
- Can you provide the details of your foreign pension provider?
How does an application process work?
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You submit an online application
You start the application process online, via the button.
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We collect all the necessary information
We request information from your foreign pension provider, including a statement of the value. In this step, we also ask you and your foreign pension provider to complete and sign a standard questionnaire. If any additional information is missing, we will contact you. This step is conducted via email.
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If the value transfer is possible, you will receive a proposal from us
If all the information is correct and the incoming international value transfer is feasible, you will receive a proposal from us.
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You review the proposal and sign the agreement
Carefully review our proposal and do not sign the agreement without consideration. A value transfer is not always advantageous.
If you agree with our proposal for the value transfer, sign the agreement within 2 months. You can upload the document on our website. Go to 'Self-service' and select 'Upload documents.'
Note: If you have a partner, they may also need to sign.
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We verify your agreement
We have received your signed agreement, and we will verify that everything is correct.
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We add the value to your pension with Zwitserleven
We request your previous pension provider to transfer the value of your pension to us. After receiving the value, we add the amount to your pension with Zwitserleven. You will receive a message from us once the value transfer has been processed.
Frequently asked questions
Can my advisor submit the application for me?
Yes, that is possible. However, your advisor must demonstrate that they are authorized to act on your behalf. This can be done, for example, with an authorization. It can also be done via the form above. Add the authorization at .
Are there any costs associated with an international value transfer?
We do not charge any fees for requesting or processing a statutory international value transfer. However, the foreign pension provider may sometimes deduct costs. If that is the case, we take this into account in the assessment.
Will I receive updates on my application in the meantime?
You will hear from us as soon as there is new information or if we need something from you. Unfortunately, calling in the meantime does not speed up the process.
What happens if my request is not possible?
If your request does not meet the requirements, we will inform you in writing and explain why the value transfer cannot proceed.