Benefits in Spain (Social Security)
Those who are entitled may be paid a British State Pension, Widow's Benefit and a War Disablement Pension whilst resident in Spain. Those in receipt of Mobility, Attendance, Disability, and/or Invalid Care Allowance before 1.6.92 may be able to arrange for their continuing payment whilst living in Spain as well.
With the exception of those mentioned above, benefits are not generally transferable abroad. This includes UK Income Support and Housing and Council Tax benefits, which are only payable to residents in Britain. British citizens who take up residence in Spain usually have no entitlement to Spanish benefits. There is provision for a very basic form of Income Support to help the destitute, but applying for it could affect an expatriate's right to residence which is normally dependant on establishing that they have sufficient resources to live in Spain without becoming a burden on the State.
International Pension Centre,
Department for Work and Pensions,
Tyneview Park,
Benton,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
NE98 1BA.
Tel.: 00 44 (0)191 213 5000
Fax: 00 44 (0)191 218 3389
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