If you are entitled to a German pension payment from the statutory pension or statutory accident insurance and supplementary pension scheme, you will be asked to provide proof of life once a year. This is done regularly together with the adjustment notification of your pension amount.

From 2024, the annual proof of life can be provided worldwide either physically using a form or digitally; we recommend that you use the digital procedure.

You can find more information on both procedures (life certificate form (LB)) or digital proof of life (DLN) at

www.rentenservice.de/LB

www.rentenservice.de/DLN

Please note:

If you wish to have a certified life certificate in paper, you can also have the life certificate notarised by Namibian authorities at your place of residence and do not necessarily have to visit the German Embassy.

Please prioritise the digital procedure (DLN), which you can do securely, free of charge and conveniently from home, regardless of public holidays and opening hours. You can provide proof via your smartphone/tablet using a QR code. This procedure is particularly advantageous in view of the fact that some authorities do not provide confirmation. The ‘Digital proof of life’ letter including QR code will be sent to you together with the adjustment notification and the paper-based proof of life certificate.

If you wish to visit the German Embassy in Windhoek, the following applies:

To obtain a life certificate for submission to the pension insurance or the Deutsche Post Pension Service, please book an appointment for your visit in the section ‘First-time application for a German passport and legal and consular matters’. You will have to appear in person at the time of your appointment.