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Posted 6 months ago by Johnny King
Is HMRC still accepting these? Is there any deadline on when you will stop accepting these? Thanks
Posted 6 months ago by HMRC Admin 20 Response
Hi,
I can confirm that we are still accepting the paper versions of the CF83 application form to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions whilst overseas.  
You may, however, find it easier completing the new version online via:  Social Security abroad: NI38
Thank you.
 
Posted 13 days ago by Johnny King
Hi - 5 months later, can you re-confirm you are still accepting these? Is there any deadline on when you will stop accepting these? Thanks!
Posted 5 days ago by HMRC Admin 25 Response
Hi Johnny King,
We still accept the CF83 paper applications.
If you are trying to make voluntary contributions for the tax years between 2006-07 to 2018-19 we need to receive your application before 5 April 2025.
You may find it easier to complete and online version of the form:
Apply to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions when abroad (CF83)
You need to first read through the following guidance document to help you apply: 
If you have yet to submit a paper application, you are likely to not get this into us on time.
Therefore, please register your interest in making payments with the DWP by filling in this form. Social Security abroad: NI38 - GOV.UK
Request a call back to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions
If you are applying for any tax year after and including 2019-20 you can issue your application by post before 5 April 2026 
 
Posted 5 days ago by Johnny King
Thanks - and if I register on callback facility by 5 April but send application on 10 April, can you confirm please how the process works?
Posted 5 days ago by HMRC Admin 13 Response
Hi Johnny,
To ensure that the deadline for previous years is met you must complete the call back request form by the 05 April 2025.
This is also  available at Contact the Future Pension Centre 
In your circumstances you should also use the contact options at: International Pension Centre
Once your CF83 application from is processed the caseworkers will issue a response by post to you.
This letter will show you which years you are eligible to contribute towards, payment details, and give you a deadline in which we need to receive payment.
Please be aware that there will be no benefit to your pension if you make a payment after the deadline disclosed on your letter.  
Thank you. 
 
Posted 5 days ago by Johnny King
Great! Thanks

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