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Get a digital identity
SPID or CIE are needed to access the INPS personal area.
Download your contribution statement
Compare it with your work history, year by year.
Report missing periods
Gather payslips and contracts proving the work done.
Check the requirements in force
Rules change: use the INPS pages and simulators.
File the application
A pension must be applied for: it does not start automatically.
Documents commonly requested
Heading for retirement: where to start · Last reviewed: 11 October 2026
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Frequently asked questions
I also worked abroad: does it count?
It may count, depending on agreements between Italy and the country concerned. Bring all available documentation.