Statutory Paternity Pay and leave: adopting a child from abroad
Use the online form (previously form SC5) if you're adopting a child from abroad and need to apply for Statutory Paternity Pay or paternity leave.
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Use this form to apply for Statutory Paternity Pay or paternity leave if your partner, or co-adopter, adopts a child from abroad.
Give your completed form to your employer.
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Last updated 19 April 2024 + show all updates
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The Statutory Paternity Pay and leave form for adopting a child from abroad (SC5) has been replaced with the 'Ask your employer for Statutory Paternity Pay and/or Paternity Leave' online form.
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Welsh translation for form SC5 is live now.
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The 2015 to 2016 form has been added to this page.
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First published.