Does a reimbursement of paid contributions to the German pension insurance has an influence on the visa application or resumption of membership in the German pension insurance?

We have received this question from many clients and clarified this question directly with the German Pension Insurance in 2021. Their answer is: "A reimbursement of paid contributions to the statutory pension insurance has no influence on the visa application or resumption of membership in the German pension insurance. Kind regards. Your German Federal Pension Insurance"