British Consulate Open Day - Torremolinos 31.3.09

[DWPinSpain]

The British Consulate in Malaga and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are holding an open event for British residents in the Torremolinos area on Tuesday 31st March, giving advice on some of the issues that matter most to residents.

The DWP will provide essential information on UK pensions, benefits and healthcare entitlements in Spain and the services that their team can offer.

The British Vice-Consul, Rosslyn Crotty will open the session and explain the role of the Consulate, which has initiated the new services. Events details:

PLACE: Centro Cultural Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Torremolinos
DATE : Tuesday 31st March
TIME: 11am

To book a place, please visit www.ukinspain.fco.gov.uk and click on “Open Days” on the home page. If you experience any problems booking or do not have Internet access, call 915249729

[Kathy]

I HAVE A QUESTION.

I have noticed that from 2010, 30 years will be the amount of years for a full pension.

Once that I have 30 years paid, will there be any advantage at all to pay voluntary contributions for more than 30 years?

[gus]

The quick answer is no, Kathy.

But how on earth did you work out that you might pay voluntary conributions for another 30+ years??..........unless, of course, you started "up the chimneys" at 2 years old

[Kathy]

I have 19 years paid at the moment into the UK scheme and I´m currently paying the annual voluntary contribution.
As it is more than 11 years until I reach retirement age, I was wondering if there was any advantage in paying contributions after the 30 year period.

[DWPinSpain]

If you pay 30 years contributions then you will be entitled to a full State Pension.

If you're paying Class III contributions, you will also maintain an entitlement to Bereavement Benefits.

For more information, check out this link:

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/international/voluntary_eea.asp