brissydeb

The OH's aunt has lived in Oz since 1978, worked for 16 years full time in the UK before heading downunder. She was under the understanding that she was not entitled to the UK state pension?! Can anyone advise otherwise?

Debbie

DrWho

Have a look at this web page...

HM Revenue and Customs

then complete the form and send it off...

HTH

brissydeb

Sorry for being stupid but what area do you click on to get to that?!

DrWho

"National insurance Contributions - How you can get a Retirement pension Forecast
If you are living abroad (or intend to live abroad in the near future) and would like to receive a Retirement Pension Forecast, you should complete form CA3638 and send it to the address shown on the front of the CA3638. We will then be able to send you a Retirement Pension forecast which will tell you how much Retirement Pension you may expect to receive when you reach State Pension Age. The Forecast will also tell you if your entitlement can be improved. You will not need a Retirement Pension forecast if you are within 4 months of State Pension Age as the Department for Work and Pensions will contact you at this stage. Pages 1-4 of form CA3638 are notes for you to tear off and keep. Pages 5-12 should be filled in and returned by post to the address on the front of the form.

You may also find leaflet NI38 - 'Social Security Abroad (PDF 340K) very useful."

It's about half way down the page... Click on the CA3638 link and you'll get a form to fill in which you send off and then they'll notify you of your entitlement and give you a forecast of what you'll get and when...

Vin 'n Bin

Because she worked for more than eleven years...and paying tax...she will be entitled to a part British pension. Details from Centrelink