Korea National Pension Refund Calculator
Foreigners leaving Korea can claim back their national pension contributions, plus their employer's share and interest, if their country or visa is on the eligible list. Check yours and estimate the amount.
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Who can get the refund
The lump-sum refund (bannhwan-ilsigeum) is paid when a foreign national leaves Korea for good, if one of these applies:
- You hold an E-8, E-9 or H-2 visa, whatever your nationality.
- Your country has a social security agreement with Korea that allows the refund: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Luxembourg, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay.
- Your country gives Koreans a similar refund (reciprocity), for example Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong and Cambodia. Some of these require a minimum of 6 or 12 months of contributions.
Nationals of some countries, including the United Kingdom, Ireland and New Zealand, generally cannot claim the refund. Their contributions stay in the Korean system. This list is from the National Pension Service (as of June 2026) and can change, so confirm with NPS before you leave.
How much you get back
The refund is your contributions plus your employer's contributions, with interest at the 3-year time deposit rate. Total contributions were 9% of insured income until 2025 and 9.5% from 2026.
| Monthly pay | 1 year (2026) | 3 years (2024–2026) |
|---|---|---|
| ₩2,500,000 | ₩2,850,000 | ₩8,250,000 |
| ₩3,000,000 | ₩3,420,000 | ₩9,900,000 |
| ₩4,000,000 | ₩4,560,000 | ₩13,200,000 |
Amounts above are contributions before interest. The pension refund guide explains how to apply at the airport, at an NPS office or from abroad.