Going to the UK
You can’t take your payments with you, but you may be able to get payments from the Department for Work and Pensions in the United Kingdom. You’ll need to show evidence of your time in New Zealand, and you must apply when you get there.
| What you get here… | What you might get in the UK… |
|---|---|
| Unemployment Benefit | Jobseeker’s Allowance |
| Sickness Benefit | Statutory Sick Pay – for up to 28 weeks only |
| Invalid’s Benefit | Employment and Support Allowance |
| Widow’s Benefit | Widowed Parent’s Allowance or Bereavement Allowance |
| Orphan’s Benefit | Guardian’s Allowance – but only if the child’s parents are dead |
| Family tax credit | Child Benefit – for children under 16, and between 16 and 20 if in relevant education or training |
The Department for Work and Pensions in the United Kingdom decides who can get United Kingdom benefits and pensions and how much will be paid.
Call International Services on 0800 777 227 to find out more.
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