Application Procedure for AOW Voluntary Insurance from Abroad for Utrecht Residents

For residents of Utrecht who emigrate, the application for AOW voluntary insurance is handled via the Social Insurance Bank (SVB). Download the 'Voluntary AOW Insurance' form from svb.nl and complete it with your passport, proof of address from the Utrecht Personal Records Database (BRP), and income details. Submit it within three months after emigration to the municipality of Utrecht or directly to the SVB to prevent gaps in your pension accrual – crucial for Utrecht residents with international careers. Send by post to SVB Postbus 52313, 1202 DE Hilversum, or digitally via Mijn SVB with DigiD, obtainable from the municipality of Utrecht. The SVB will assess your application within eight weeks and send a decision to your Utrecht address or new address. In case of rejection, you may lodge an objection within six weeks, with support from Utrecht legal advice points such as Juridisch Loket Utrecht. For urgent matters, call the SVB information line +31 20 633 55 33 or visit an SVB partner point in the Utrecht region. Keep copies and register changes directly with the BRP in Utrecht. After approval, you will receive annual premium assessments; pay via iDEAL, bank transfer, or Utrecht payment points. In case of relocation within the EU, update your BRP with the municipality of Utrecht for seamless continuity of AOW rights. Local Utrecht residents often report address changes via utrecht.nl to avoid delays.