Totalization Agreement Countries
The following countries meet the “totalization agreement” exception in Section
202(t)(11)(E) of the Social Security Act. The effective date is shown for each
agreement.
Australia October 1, 2002
Austria November 1, 1991
Belgium July 1, 1984
Canada August 1, 1984
Chile December 1, 2001
Finland November 1, 1992
France July 1, 1988
Germany December 1, 1979
Greece September 1, 1994CRS-25
Ireland September 1, 1993
Italy November 1, 1978
Japan October 1, 2005
South Korea April 1, 2001
Luxembourg November 1, 1993
Netherlands November 1, 1990
Norway July 1, 1984
Portugal August 1, 1989
Spain April 1, 1988
Sweden January 1, 1987
Switzerland November 1, 1980
United Kingdom 1985/1988*
