If you get a ‘life certificate’ from the UK Pension Service, you need to respond as soon as possible – your payments may be suspended if you don’t. British Nationals living in Malaysia are not entitled to local social welfare benefits. See claiming benefits if you live, move or travel abroad.
Is it possible to live and work in Malaysia?
Living and working in Malaysia is possible in multiple ways. The best way is to be sent off to Malaysia as an expatriate by an international employer. This is the best way as an expat package usually means you are able to live a wealthy live here in Malaysia.
What should I do if I move back to the UK?
Contact the HMRC as soon as possible to get registered and to determine whether you owe (or are owed) any National Insurance contributions or other tax payments, to transfer pensions and to receive any benefits you may be due.
Do you get UK benefits if you live in Malaysia?
British Nationals living in Malaysia are not entitled to local social welfare benefits. See claiming benefits if you live, move or travel abroad. Find out which UK benefits you might be able to get while you’re abroad and how to claim them.
What do you need to know about living in Malaysia?
Advice for British people living in Malaysia, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more. This guide sets out essential information for British nationals moving to, or living in Malaysia, including where to find advice on health, education, benefits, residence requirements, finance and more.
Can a British citizen claim state pension in Malaysia?
British Nationals are not entitled to any social welfare benefits in Malaysia. You may be entitled to claim some UK benefits and state pension while living abroad. If you are moving to Malaysia you should tell the relevant UK government offices that deal with your benefits, pension and tax that you are moving or retiring abroad.
