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05/08/2026, 16:18The Kyrgyz Cabinet of Ministers has submitted for discussion a draft social security agreement with Austria that provides for the mutual recognition of pension rights for citizens of both countries. The document will remain under discussion until May 29.
The document aims to address a key issue for migrant workers: the recognition of insurance periods accumulated abroad. If the agreement enters into force, Kyrgyz citizens working in Austria will be able to combine the insurance periods acquired in both countries to qualify for a pension.
According to the explanatory materials, each party will calculate pensions in accordance with its own legislation, but the total insurance record will be taken into account. This will allow citizens to avoid a situation where a lack of service in one country deprives them of their right to benefits.
The principle of paying pensions regardless of place of residence is separately established. This means that citizens will be able to receive pension payments directly, even while residing outside the country that granted the pension.
In addition, the agreement provides for a mechanism to prevent double payment of insurance contributions—in particular, for posted workers.
According to government estimates, approximately 2,000 Kyrgyz citizens reside in Austria, while some foreign specialists work in Kyrgyzstan itself. In 2025, insurance contributions totaling 231,600 KGS were paid in Kyrgyzstan on behalf of 21 Austrian citizens.
The signing of the agreement will be part of the implementation of the agreements reached during the Kyrgyz president’s official visit to Vienna in 2024. After signing, the document must undergo domestic procedures, including ratification.
