However, before you leave to work abroad you need to check what kind of work you can do if you want to keep your pension benefits. Slovenian pensioners are required to report all income earned abroad to the Slovenian Tax Authority. In Slovenia, they can work under copyright contracts and contracts for work/service. There is no earnings threshold, but employers complain that these contracts are taxed too heavily.

Starting next year, Slovenian pensioners will be able work under an overhauled temporary work program. Part-time and temporary work for retirees is widespread in Germany, where they can earn up to €450 per month under the mini jobs scheme.

D. V., RSi