The UK state pension

Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 11:09am

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Herefordjack

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I'm a 64 year old UK citizen living full time in Spain with 'residencia'. I'll be 65 in May, which means my UK state pension will be due to start a year later, in 2021.

I did have a brief look online at the paperwork involved the other day. I only gave it a cursory glance because it's still 15 months away, but the form did seem to want all sorts of detail which I'm sure isn't required if you start claiming it as a UK resident. Stuff like full employment history, divorce history, etc, etc.

Can anyone who has gone through this process advise us on here exactly what is involved, things to look out for, useful tips, etc? Thanks.

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Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:07pm

PAul1670

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Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:07pm

Don't worry about employment history as I just put I do not have those details. They have all the details required hope this gives you some peace of mind.

Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 1:40pm

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Posted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 1:40pm

Better to just ring them, took my wife about 10 mins and all sorted and they seemed very helpful and patient

You can call them when you are within 4 months of your State Pension age and the number to call is 0044 191 218 7777, you need info to hand re UK National Insurance number, full address and bank details etc.