UK State pensions as well as some other benefits are payable in Spain. Nevertheless, certain UK benefits are not payable if you go to Spain (e.g. Income Support, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit, Disability Living Allowance mobility component). Other benefits are exportable in certain circumstances (e.g. Incapacity Benefit, contribution-based Jobseekers Allowance, Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance care component).

If you are concerned about how moving abroad will affect your benefits, you should contact the International Pension Centre (IPC) in the UK, as they will be able to advise you regarding your specific case. They can be contacted at:

International Pension Centre
Tyneview Park
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE98 1BA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 191 218 7777 (08:00-20:00 Monday to Friday)
Fax:+44 (0) 191 218 7381
Email: tvp.internationalqueries@thepensionservice.gsi.gov.uk

Your Social Security Insurance, Benefits and Healthcare Rights in the European Economic Area are explained in the SA29 leaflet (ISBN 92-894-20979) produced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). You can download and also get more information about National Insurance contributions, Benefits, Medical Services and other issues, from the DWP website.