Tax relief
Italy’s Social APE deadline is 30 November 2026
Tax relief · · 3 min read
By Lorenzo Schiavone · calculator developer
For Italy’s 2026 Social APE, 30 November is the last day to ask INPS to confirm eligibility. The minimum age for 2026 is 63 years and five months. The draft budget would extend the scheme through the end of 2027, with a minimum age of 63 years and six months for new applicants covered by the proposal. 2026 deadlines in INPS circular 19 · Draft budget, article 51
Who can apply for Social APE in 2026
Social APE is a bridging allowance until retirement for specific groups. Applicants must meet the conditions for their group as well as the age and contribution requirements. INPS explains the exceptions for relatives receiving care and the minimum time in arduous work. Eligibility by category
For women, the contribution requirement is reduced by 12 months for each child, up to two years. Applicants must also have stopped working and have no pension in their own right.
| Category | Years of contributions |
|---|---|
| Eligible unemployed people whose applicable benefit has ended | 30 |
| Carers of a cohabiting relative with a severe disability for at least six months | 30 |
| People with a certified reduction in capacity to work of at least 74% | 30 |
| Employees in legally defined arduous occupations | 36, or 32 for some groups |
Eligibility confirmation and the claim for payment
File the eligibility confirmation application by 30 November. If you already meet all the requirements, including having stopped work, INPS allows you to submit the claim at the same time or while eligibility is being assessed so you can avoid losing payments. INPS checks eligibility and the available funds. INPS Social APE service
For example, if you reach age 63 years and five months on 20 December 2026 and fall into one of the eligible groups, you can request confirmation by the end of November. The other conditions and having stopped work still matter when claiming the benefit.
How much the allowance can pay
INPS pays the allowance in 12 monthly instalments, capped at €1,500 gross per month. With contributions to a single scheme and a calculated pension of €1,350 gross on entry, the allowance would be €1,350 gross. With a calculated pension of €1,700 it would be capped. INPS guidance on amount and duration
For 2026 entrants, the only exception to the restriction on employment or self-employment income is occasional self-employment income up to €5,000 gross per year. INPS circular 19, section 1
What the bill proposes for 2027
Article 51 of A.C. 3174-bis would extend the scheme through 31 December 2027 at 63 years and six months, with the statutory categories and the same €5,000 gross annual cap for occasional self-employment. As of 8 November the bill is under consideration. Applicants for 2026 can use the existing window. Bill A.C. 3174-bis, article 51
Frequently asked questions
Does the payment claim also close on 30 November? ▾
30 November is the last 2026 date to request confirmation of eligibility. Claiming the benefit is a separate step. You can apply at the same time if you already meet all the requirements.
Can I keep an employee job while receiving Social APE? ▾
For 2026 entrants, the allowance is incompatible with employment income. The exception covers occasional self-employment up to €5,000 gross a year.
Is the 2027 extension in force? ▾
As of 8 November 2026, the extension at age 63 years and six months is a draft budget proposal.
Sources and method
- INPS · circular 19 of 25 February 2026, Social APE deadlines
- INPS · Social APE eligibility and application service
- Chamber of Deputies · text of bill A.C. 3174-bis
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