Apply for a half-orphan's pension
Pension benefits from the German Pension Insurance Fund for children of deceased insured persons, provided the eligibility requirements (e.g., school or vocational training) are met.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Death certificate · Birth certificate
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Kostenlos
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the German Pension Insurance
Along with the child's death certificate and birth certificate.
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Submit proof of education (if you are of legal age)
For continued payments beyond the age of 18.
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Ongoing payment
Until the end of their education, or until they turn 27 at the latest.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Children of a deceased parent who met the eligibility requirements under insurance law, generally up to the age of 18 (or 27 if they are in school).
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Certificate of enrollment for adult children not submitted; payment suspended as a result
- •The application was not filed until months after the death
Common reasons for rejection
- •The deceased did not meet the general waiting period (5 years)
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to apply for a half-orphan's pension?▼
Free.
How long does it take to apply for a half-orphan's pension?▼
Typically about 60 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Deutsche Rentenversicherung
- Data quality
- 100 %