Romanian pensioners living abroad are required to send a life certificate to maintain their pension.

Romanian pensioners living abroad who receive pensions through the public system must submit a life certificate twice a year, with the deadline for the second semester being September 30, 2026. This obligation is regulated by Law no. 360/2023 and applies only to non-resident pensioners who have not designated a representative.

The certificate must be completed and signed in front of a legal authority, and failure to meet this requirement may lead to the suspension of pension payments from the month following the deadline. The document can be validated by various institutions, including diplomatic missions and notaries public, and the certificate template is available in bilingual versions. After completion, the certificate must be sent to the territorial pension house, and submission can be done by mail, fax, or email. It is essential for pensioners to adhere to the established deadlines to avoid pension suspension, which can be reactivated as soon as the document is received.