Taking your retirement
Pensions are governed by federal laws. The central administration of the 'Service fédéral des Pensions' provides full information on pensions.
Contact us
Service fédéral des Pensions
Tour du Midi, Esplanade de l'Europe , 11060 Brussels
- Free number (in Belgium): 1765
In the event of problems:
If you experience a problem with your pension, are in dispute with or have a complaint against a service, you can contact the Office of the Pensions Ombudsman, which has been established to give all citizens objective support with regard to pensions.
Visit Opens in new windowwww.mediateurpensions.be/en/index.htm for more information
Early retirement
Some private sector workers can take early retirement.
For Opens in new windowmore information on early retirement (FR/NL), contact the National Employment Agency (Onem).
Full-time workers who have reached a certain age can go part-time and take part-time early retirement.
Life goes on
Life goes on after your retirement of course. Some people even get a new lease of life. For suggestions on how to spend your time, see the Brussels for senior citizens pages elsewhere on this website. See our Health & Safety pages for more practical information for senior citizens.
Contact us
Service fédéral des Pensions
Tour du Midi, Esplanade de l'Europe , 11060 Brussels
- Free number (in Belgium): 1765
Contact us
Institut national d'assurances sociales pour travailleurs indépendants (INASTI)
Boulevard de Waterloo, 771000 Brussels
- Phone: +32 (0)2 546 44 24
- Or: +32 (0)2 546 44 27
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National Employment Agency (ONEM) - Brussels branch
Place Marcel Broodthaers, 41060 Brussels
- Phone: +32 (0)2 542 16 11