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.
Damit wir Apply for a half-orphan's pension mit dem zuständigen Deutsche Rentenversicherung in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Apply for a half-orphan's pension.
Quick answer
Documents you need
Death certificate · Birth certificate
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
Kostenlos
Submit an application to the German Pension Insurance
Along with the child's death certificate and birth certificate.
Submit proof of education (if you are of legal age)
For continued payments beyond the age of 18.
Ongoing payment
Until the end of their education, or until they turn 27 at the latest.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
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)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Free.
Typically about 60 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.