Guidance

Easy read: How to claim your State Pension if you live outside the UK

This easy read guide explains who can apply for a State Pension and how to apply if you live outside the UK.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 5 February 2026

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How to claim your State Pension if you live outside the UK: easy read

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Details

This easy read guide tells you:

• who can get a State Pension
• how to claim from abroad
• how your pension is paid

Easy read documents are designed to make information accessible to people with learning disabilities. If you do not need an easy read format, read the State Pension if you retire abroad guidance.

Published 5 February 2026