Full Old-Age Pension at 62 (12,000 days, no reduction)
Anyone who completes 12,000 days (40 years) of insurance gets a full pension already at 62, without the early-retirement reduction penalty.
See the amount on the official e-EFKA page
Who can get it
Official evidence · ν. 4336/2015 (ΦΕΚ Α' 94)· e-ΕΦΚΑ FAQ «62 ετών για πλήρη σύνταξη με τουλάχιστον 40 έτη (12.000 ημέρες) ασφάλισης» · Checked: 2026-09-25
Official evidence · ν. 4336/2015 (ΦΕΚ Α' 94) · Checked: 2026-09-25
Official evidence · e-ΕΦΚΑ ΑΤΛΑΣ / Βεβαίωση Ασφαλιστικού Βίου · Checked: 2026-09-25
Based on official sources. For the latest criteria, contact the relevant authority.
How to apply
The steps to apply yourself. Free: you don’t need to pay anyone.
Required Documents
Usually the details gov.gr already holds about you are enough.
Step by step
- 1
Sign in to gov.gr with your TAXISnet codes
You sign in ONLY through the official government page. Never enter your codes anywhere else.
- 2
Open the application service
Go to the official pageAuthority: e-ΕΦΚΑ
- 3
Fill in and submit the application
Enter your details, upload anything requested and submit. Keep the protocol number.
- 4
Track your application
Progress and the final decision appear in your account on the authority / gov.gr.
Indicative guide — the application and final decision are made by the competent authority.
Indicative results — not an official assessment.
The eligibility check, browsing and the full guide are free.
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What it is
Notional/purchased years (military service, studies, unemployment, children) can cover missing days towards the 12,000 total, via a buy-back — a separate matter from this indicative check.
Lifecycle*
ActivePermanent/ongoing benefit
No fixed end date is currently recorded.
*Cycles, deadlines, and availability may change regularly. Always confirm with the official source before applying.
Benefit details
- Provider
- e-ΕΦΚΑ
- Category
- Retirement & Old Age
- Status
- Active
- Type of benefit
- Allowance
Details last verified: 25/09/2026