mark_sheffield

Hi,

I currently receive child benefit in my name for our three-year-old son. I am a British national. As I work full time I do not need the NI contributions I get with this child benefit. Can I therefore reapply for the child benefits in my wife's name so that she can accrue the NI credits to get a pension at 65? She is currently here in the UK on a settlement visa. She has an NI number but does not work, and she has been in the country for longer than three months.

Will this affect our future application for further leave to remain/ indefinite leave to remain if I apply for child benefit in her name?

Thanks,

Mark

spouse of scouse

Hi Mark. Your wife can't apply in her name while she has the No Recourse To Public Funds condition on her visa/s.

mark_sheffield

Thanks for the reply

rjh31

You can actually transfer them to your Spouse...

https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.u...urance-credits

mark_sheffield

Does this have to be done in five year's time when she's got her British passport?

Thanks,

Mark