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Social Security abroad: NI38 (19 October 2023)
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Social Security abroad: NI38
Use this guidance and form to find out about paying National Insurance contributions to the UK and getting benefits when abroad.
- From:
- HM Revenue & Customs
- Published
- 11 February 2013
- Last updated
- 19 October 2023 — See all updates
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Guidance on social security abroad: NI38
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Application to pay National Insurance contributions abroad (CF83)
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Some people employed abroad have to pay UK National Insurance contributions. Others may choose to pay them to help qualify for benefits when they return to the UK or for State Pension or bereavement benefits, whether they return to the UK or stay abroad.
This guidance describes:
- the classes of National Insurance contributions
- how paying them affects your entitlement to social security benefits
- arrangements for getting healthcare cover
Use form CF83 to apply to pay whilst outside the UK.
The deadline for paying voluntary National Insurance contributions for the tax years 6 April 2006 to 5 April 2018 has been extended to 5 April 2025, if you’re eligible.
Read about the deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions extended to April 2025.
Published 11 February 2013
Last updated 19 October 2023 + show all updates