Pension Refund Estimator

✓ 2026 verified NPS rates · Korea Insider Pro

Leaving Korea? Check if your nationality qualifies for a lump-sum National Pension refund and estimate the amount. 2026 rates.

Your nationality

I hold (or held) an E-8, E-9 or H-2 visa — refund applies regardless of nationality

Insured months up to Dec 2025

Insured months from Jan 2026

Average gross monthly salary (₩)

Estimated lump-sum refund

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+ interest at the 3-year time-deposit rate, added by NPS on payout

Your contributions (employee share)	—
Employer contributions	—
Total contributions refunded	—

Estimate before any applicable tax. Salary is capped at the contribution ceiling (₩6,370,000/month, valid through Jun 2026); older periods had lower ceilings, so long insured periods may be slightly overestimated.
Rates applied: 9.0% of salary for months up to Dec 2025, 9.5% from Jan 2026 (2026 pension reform, first of five annual +0.5%p steps).
You can claim within your final departure from Korea (or at the airport NPS desk) or from abroad. Claims must be filed within 5 years of departure.

Sources (primary)
National Pension Service (NPS) — Lump-sum Refund for Foreigners, agreement & reciprocity country lists, 2026 contribution rate 9.5%: nps.or.kr/eng · Full guide: National Pension refund for foreigners

Korea's rates change every January & July.

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