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UK voluntary NI contributions
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Hello. Since 1988, I have worked in the UK for thirteen years and EU countries (including Belgium where I now live) for the others. I have paid NI contributions or equivalent in each country. I am due to retire in a few years. I would like to know whether or not it is worth me filling in the gaps by paying UK voluntary contributions for the times I was not in the UK in order to boost my pension?
Yes, it almost certainly is, particularly if you're eligible to pay the lower rate of voluntary contributions.
https://www.gov.uk/voluntary-national-insurance-contributions/who-can-pa...
