Less than a month left to retire under old rules in Ukraine
Ukrainians have less than a month to retire under current pension requirements. From 1 January 2026, new regulations will come into effect, significantly increasing the minimum insurance period needed to qualify for a pension. This is crucial for those planning their retirement in the near future.
Source Today.ua
Currently, to retire at ages 60 or 63, Ukrainians need at least 32 years of insurance experience, whereas in 2018 the minimum was 25 years. Starting from January 2026, this threshold will rise to 33 years, making it harder to retire under the previous standards.
Therefore, for those who have not yet accumulated the required insurance period, it is important to consider these changes and plan retirement accordingly, or else they will have to meet the more stringent new requirements.
