{"_id":"68a4882fe5e94ae7f16f7ad6","title":"Moving Abroad for Work? Here's How to Withdraw Your EPF the Right Way","YT_url":"","primary_image_url":"https://dhpicxu0ni0ke.cloudfront.net/83ba1c65-7fbb-40c0-a86d-719cab5d9c2a.jpeg","main_content_id":"68a4882fe5e94ae7f16f7ad0","content_type_id":{"_id":"6878dfccd97b60571b4c75a3","name":"Article"},"category_id":{"_id":"6878ddd383ac935814360a22","name":"EPF","color":"bg-green-100 text-green-700 border-green-200"},"tag_id":{"_id":"68790e0fc62f5349345512e6","name":"Financial Wellness"},"summary_id":{"_id":"68a4882fe5e94ae7f16f7ad2","summary":"* Use \"2-month unemployment\" as withdrawal reason for faster processing, even if moving abroad. * Consolidate all old EPF accounts into your latest one before applying for full withdrawal. * EPS withdrawal is for less than 10 years of service, else it's locked until age 58. * Ensure Aadhaar, PAN, bank are linked, and exit date is updated on EPFO portal. * NRIs cannot submit Forms 15G/H for TDS. Online withdrawal is possible, but help from India may be needed."},"author_id":{"_id":"689ee2011e2067fb683da76c","name":"Vedant Vichare","profilePicture":"https://finright-cms-media.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/969e45fc-7959-4fc3-9760-1b42d970ca9e.webp","title":"Correspondent"},"is_draft":false,"is_published":true,"notification_sent":true,"faq_id":{"_id":"68a4882fe5e94ae7f16f7ad4","faq":"1.  What is the recommended reason to select for EPF withdrawal when moving abroad?\n2.  Is it necessary to transfer old EPF accounts to the latest one before withdrawal?\n3.  What are the eligibility criteria for EPS (pension) withdrawal?\n4.  Can I withdraw my EPF from abroad, or do I need to be in India?"},"is_deleted":false,"has_unpublished_edits":false,"published_at":"2025-08-19T14:20:31.508Z","createdAt":"2025-08-19T14:20:31.509Z","updatedAt":"2025-11-07T09:08:27.445Z","__v":0,"metadescription":"Planning to relocate for work? Learn how to withdraw your EPF properly, what steps to follow, and avoid mistakes.","metatitle":"Moving Abroad? How to Withdraw EPF the Right Way","whatsapp_summary":"Planning to relocate for work? Learn how to withdraw your EPF properly, and avoid mistakes.","socialMedia":{"twitter":"","linkedin":"","instagram":""},"referenceImages":{},"fees":0,"is_paid":false,"likes":3,"socialLikes":{"twitter":0,"linkedin":0,"instagram":0,"total":0},"views":162,"comments":[],"commentStats":{"totalComments":0,"approvedComments":0,"pendingComments":0,"lastCommentAt":null,"totalReplies":0,"approvedReplies":0,"pendingReplies":0,"lastReplyAt":null}}