Planning to Study Abroad? Can You Withdraw Your PF Immediately After Resignation?

I have a query; please help me accordingly. I am planning to pursue higher studies abroad. My course duration is for 1 year with an additional 1-year post-study work visa option available (totaling 2 years).

Question: Is it possible for me to withdraw or request a withdrawal of my PF from my company 'on the spot' rather than waiting for the minimum locking period of 60 days? If so, what documents will HR require from my side to be attached along with the PF Form?

Regards,
9Caesar

Also, in addition to the above, I have been working here for the last 13 years. Just FYI.

Therefore, please help advise me accordingly. Also, what forms are required for PF withdrawal? Do educate me.

If you are leaving India for settlement abroad, you can withdraw PF without waiting for 2 months. In order to establish that you are leaving the organization for settlement abroad, you have to attach the relevant copies/ VISA along with your claim.

Since you have been working for the last 13 years, you can withdraw only Provident Fund. Against Pension Fund, you can apply for a scheme certificate attaching the date of birth certificates of your children, if any.

Madhu.T.K

But they will not entertain a claim application submitted before 2 months of leaving the organization and without a declaration in the form 19 that the member has not been employed in any establishment to which PF applies over a period of two months. This waiting period to submit the form is not required in the case of employees leaving the organization for settlement abroad and women employees leaving the organization on getting married.

Madhu.T.K