Retirement plans and expectations of Eastern European immigrants in Iceland

Immigrants and migrant workers are increasingly the backbone of the European economy and they pay or accumulate pension rights in their country of residence. Portable pension rights are therefore an interesting and important issue in parallel with the relative increase in the elderly population. The aim of the study is to examine the expectations and residence plans of Eastern European immigrants in Iceland as prospective retirees. The method is mixed, analysis of register data, interviews, questionnaires and literature research. The sample is immigrants in Iceland aged 50+ from Poland, Latvia and Lithuania. Answers will be sought to questions about what they think about how pension rights can be used and do they plan to stay in Iceland or return to their home country or move somewhere else? To what extent are they aware of the design and rights of the old-age pension system in Iceland and in their home countries? What are the main sources of information and their sources for seeking information? What reasons and arguments do they consider when deciding or planning their future? Results provide new knowledge and shed light on important issues. Results can also form the basis for further research and international cooperation.