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Some DWP State Pension NI contributions to quadruple with deadline just weeks away
From April 2026, British expats face a 407% increase in pension top-up costs and a new 10-year UK residence requirement, raising barriers to full pension eligibility.
- British expats living overseas should act before April 5, 2026, as HMRC warns that the low-cost Class 2 overseas National Insurance option effectively disappears, leaving only Class 3 contributions at £17.75 per week.
- Policy shifts increase the minimum UK contribution period from three years to ten years, tightening overseas eligibility, according to UK government policymakers.
- Search data shows searches for Class 3 contributions surged 200% in the past year, pension top-ups rose 40% in the past month, and CF83 form searches jumped 70% in the past week.
- Topping up missing years can boost weekly DWP State Pension income for life and preserve Triple Lock increases, but advisers warn failing to act before 5 April could cost thousands; expats should contact the HM Revenue and Customs International Pension Centre for guidance.
- The Herald and USA Today recommend expats download the HMRC app, have their National Insurance number ready, and consult 'What expats should do now' via HMRC support channels before April 2026.
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