The time when a person gets their pension depends on the country and specific pension scheme they are part of. Here are the key details for some common pension systems:

• In the UK, the State Pension age is currently 66 for both men and women. You usually get an invitation letter about 4 months before reaching this age to claim the pension. The age will gradually rise to 67 for people born between April 1961 and March 1977, and to 68 for those born from April 1977 onward (subject to review). You have to claim the pension; it is not automatic.

• In the Netherlands, the AOW state pension age depends on your birthdate. For example, in 2025 the age is generally 67 years. You should apply about 6 months before you reach your AOW pension age to start receiving payments. Payment is made monthly around the 23rd.

• In Australia, the Age Pension age is 67 or older, depending on your birth year, and you must also meet other eligibility criteria including residency and income/assets tests. You get paid when you meet the pension age and eligibility requirements.

• Other specific occupational or private pension schemes (like the ING CDC pension in the Netherlands) typically have a standard retirement date, often age 67, but may offer flexible options.

To summarize: You normally get your pension once you reach the official pension age of your country or scheme, must claim it (in many cases), and often receive an invitation or notice beforehand. The exact pension age varies by country and sometimes by birth year, usually between 66 and 67 in many developed countries. If the country or pension scheme is known, the information can be further tailored.