Find out how to apply by post to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions for periods you've worked or lived abroad.
Check how to apply
There are different ways to apply, depending on your circumstances.
Find out how to apply to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions if you’ve worked or lived abroad.
If you cannot apply online
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Check which form you need.
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Print the relevant form.
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Fill it in.
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Post it to HMRC using the address on the form.
Printable forms
Application to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions abroad (CF83)
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Instruction to your bank or building society to pay by Direct Debit
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If HMRC has written to you about paying voluntary Class 3 contributions
If HMRC has written to you about paying voluntary Class 3 National Insurance contributions for periods abroad, do not use the forms on this page.
Follow the instructions in your letter and apply to pay voluntary Class 3 National Insurance contributions for periods abroad.
What happens next
HMRC may contact you to ask for further information about your application.
If your application is approved, HMRC will send an acceptance letter that includes:
- how much you need to pay
- when you need to pay it
Find out when you can expect to receive a reply from HMRC.
You can contact HMRC National Insurance enquiries if you have further questions about paying National Insurance contributions and living abroad.