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 / Federale Pensioendienst
Tour du Midi, Esplanade de l'Europe / Zuidertoren, Europaesplanade, 11060 Bruxelles / Brussel
- Free number (in Belgium) :+32 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 / Federale Pensioendienst
Tour du Midi, Esplanade de l'Europe / Zuidertoren, Europaesplanade, 11060 Bruxelles / Brussel
- Free number (in Belgium) :+32 1765
Contact us
Institut national d'assurances sociales pour travailleurs indépendants (INASTI) / Rijksinstituut voor de Sociale Verzekering der Zelfstandigen (RSVZ)
Boulevard de Waterloo / Waterloolaan, 771000 Bruxelles / Brussel
- Phone :+32 2 546 44 24
- Or :+32 2 546 44 27
Contact us
Office National de l'Emploi (ONEM) / Rijksdienst voor Arbeidsvoorziening (RVA) - Bureau Brussel
Place Marcel Broodthaers / Marcel Broodthaersplein, 41060 Bruxelles / Brussel
- Phone :+32 2 542 16 11