Frequently Asked Questions

I live permanently in the US, approaching my retirement age. Am I entitled to a UK “Old Age Pension”?

Yes, Depending on how many years you worked in the UK. If you are within 6 months of Retirement Pension age (or over Retirement Pension age) you need to contact the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) International Pensions Centre on 0191 21 87777 if you are in the UK or 44 191 21 87777 if you are calling from overseas. You can also contact them at the following e-mail address TVP-IPV-Customer-Care@thepensionservice.gsi.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can visit the DWP website for more information.

If you are abroad or planning to go abroad in the near future, and not within 4 months of Retirement Pension age, you can ask us for a Retirement Pension forecast. You can download the application form CA3638 (PDF 206K) and send it to HMRC Residency Newcastle. If you cannot download the form you can call HMRC Residency and ask them to send it to you. If you are in the UK please ring 0845 915 4811 or call 44 191 203 7010 if you are calling from overseas.

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