The State Pension is a regular payment from the government most people can claim when they reach State Pension age. Not everyone gets the same amount. How much you get depends on your National Insurance record. For many people, the State Pension is only part of their retirement income.
Can you get state pension from two countries?
You can only receive your pension from the country where you now live (or last worked) once you have reached the legal retirement age in that country. If you take one pension earlier than the other, it might affect the amounts you receive.
How long have you lived in the UK?
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How many years do you have to work in UK to qualify for state pension?
You need 10 years of UK National Insurance contributions to be eligible for the new State Pension. You may be able to use time spent abroad to make up the 10 qualifying years. This is most likely if you’ve lived or worked in: You have 7 qualifying years from the UK on your National Insurance record when you reach State Pension age.
Can a UK citizen work in another country?
Read the guidance on pensions for UK nationals moving to the EU, EEA or Switzerland. If you live or work in another country, you might be able to contribute towards that country’s State Pension scheme. If you’ve lived or worked in another country in the past, you might be eligible for that country’s state pension and a UK State Pension.
Can a British National move back to the UK?
Will I be allowed to move back to the UK? If you’re a British national, you’ll be able to return to the UK to live, but it could take a few months to re-establish your rights to services such as benefits and housing. It’s best that you have a plan to support yourself during this time.
