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What you need to know if you move or retire abroad - tax, pensions, voting and contacting your local council
Benefits you can claim if you go abroad and countries with social security arrangements with the UK
You may still be able to claim some benefits if you travel or move abroad,…
European Economic Area (EEA) countries If you’re living in or planning to…
If you go abroad, you can continue to get Universal Credit for one month.…
There are 2 different types of Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA): New Style JSA…
Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) If you work for a UK employer in the…
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) You can get SSP if you’re eligible for it and…
What you can claim depends on: which benefit you’re claiming where you’re…
If you’re already getting a bereavement benefit when you move abroad,…
Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Find out what benefits you might be able to receive while you’re abroad and how to export them from the UK or claim them while abroad
How to claim State Pension if you're overseas - payment, tax, change of circumstances - contact the International Pension Centre
Official information British people moving to and living in Laos need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
Advice for UK nationals living abroad, including residency, health and benefits, and specific advice for people following the UK's departure from the EU.
Advice for British people living in Oman, including information on health, education, employment, residence requirements and more.
Advice for British people with mental health needs, and their families and carers, while travelling or living abroad.
Guidance, forms and manuals covering tax if you're living or working abroad or offshore. Including guidance for specific occupations.
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