Qualifying year calculation

Hi Admin, My info: * I moved to the UK on 5 March 2022 * My birthday is on 4 March * I applied and received my NI Number on 15 April 2022 tax.service.gov.uk shows - I did not contribute enough NI for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 - these years are not full - I can opt for voluntary contributions for these 2 years Question: If I make a voluntary contribution, is 2021-2022 still counted as a qualifying year under the following situations: 1) I moved to the UK in the middle of a tax year 2021-2022 2) I'm not a tax resident for 2021-2022 due to insufficient no of days staying 3) I received my NI number in 2022-2023 4) My birthday is one day before my arrival day Which factors are crucial and which are irrelevant? Many thanks

Hi jami,
You do have the option to pay voluntary Class 3 National Insurance for the tax year you arrived officially in the UK to make it a full qualifying year. Please contact the National Insurance helpline to discuss this.
If you have access to a Personal tax account, you can also use the webchat services.
National Insurance: general enquiries
Number - 0300 200 3500
Overseas - +44 191 203 7010
Open - Monday to Friday: 8am to 6pm, Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Thank you.