Combat veterans are eligible for an early old-age pension once men reach the age of 55 and have at least 25 years of insurance coverage, and once women reach the age of 50 and have at least 20 years of insurance coverage (Article 115 of the Law of Ukraine No. 1058-IV dated July 9, 2003).
To apply for a pension, combatants must submit the following documents (originals):
passport;
taxpayer identification number;
employment record book or documents confirming work experience;
documents confirming military service;
combatant certificate;
certificate confirming the person’s direct participation in activities necessary to ensure Ukraine’s defense, protect public safety, and safeguard the state’s interests in connection with the Russian Federation’s military aggression against Ukraine;
photo (for the pension ID card);
certificate of earnings for any 60 consecutive calendar months prior to July 1, 2000 (optional).
A prospective pensioner may submit an application for the granting or recalculation of a combat veteran’s pension through the Pension Fund of Ukraine’s electronic services web portal at https://portal.pfu.gov.ua/ or in person at any service center of the Pension Fund of Ukraine.
How to submit documents online:
Log in to the PFU web portal using your digital signature (KEP).
Select the “Pension Benefits” section and click “Application for Pension Assignment.”
Carefully read the instructions and fill out the application form.
Upload scanned documents in accordance with the requirements and click “Generate Application.”
Grant permission to process your personal data and click “Sign and Send to the PFU.”
In the “My Requests” section, you can view the processing status and outcome of your request.
For more useful information for combatants and their family members, visit https://youtu.be/ESw8oToDN0A?si=16tN2-TM8q40znPG.