State Pension Contributions Living Abroad

Hello I have submitted my CF83 form and expect a reply soon. I currently have six eligible years of NI contributions. I am 61 years old and have lived and worked abroad for a French-based company for more than 30 years, and have been making French state pension payments for 25 years. My question is: Can any of those 25 years count towards my total NI annual contribution record? Thank you

Hi Giles Hewitt,
When you claim your UK State Pension with The Pension Service, they may be able to use other social security contributions paid in another country to improve your pension.  
If you could call the International Pension Centre on 0191 2187777 (from the UK) or +44 191 2187777 (from overseas) then they will be able to help you further.
Thank you.

Trying to send CF83 completed form from Canada (October 2024) and they require a city or town, please advise as postal code BX9 1AN is not recognized, thanks so much, Ali

Hi Alison,
It would appear that you’re planning on using a courier service to send your CF83 application form to us.  
Your address for this service is:  
PT Operations North East England,
HM Revenue & Customs,
Longbenton,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE98 1ZZ
United Kingdom.
You may also now complete and submit your CF83 application form online if you prefer.  
The following weblink will take you to the online CF83 form:  Apply to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions when abroad (CF83)3
Thank you.

I am told that time spent living in New Zealand can count towards your UK National Insurance record and qualifying years for your UK State Pension: If: · You didn't receive New Zealand Superannuation before leaving New Zealand · You Lived in New Zealand for at least 10 years, including 5 years since you turned 50 · You can Provide evidence of your time spent in New Zealand How can I find out more information about this process?

Hi James,
Please contact the below to discsuss:
International Pension Centre 
The Pension Service 11
Mail Handling Site A
Wolverhampton
WV98 1LW
United Kingdom
Tel Number + 44 (0) 191 2187777
Thank you