Pensions etc.

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GuestPoster566 ViP

Member since 18 October 2012

GuestPoster566ViP03 November 2012 07:55:16

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Is it possible to transfer State Pension rights from UK to Malta?

Both Lynn and I are fully entitled to our State Pensions at the respective qualifying ages, having mad the necessary NI contributions.
However, I understand that the State Pension qualifying age in Malta is lower than in the UK which is 65 for me and 66 for Lynnder.
So, though a lower pension may be paid if we can receive it in Malta, from the Maltese Social Security Scheme it may be better for us.

georgeingozo ViP

Member since 24 March 2010

georgeingozoViP03 November 2012 08:10:57

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http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=860

"Who pays your pension?

In each country, your insurance record is preserved until you reach the pensionable age.

Every country where you have been insured for at least one year will pay you an old-age pension, when you reach its national pensionable age.

For example, if you have worked in three countries, you will get three separate old-age pensions"

georgeingozo ViP

Member since 24 March 2010

georgeingozoViP03 November 2012 08:11:57

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based on the above, "Is it possible to transfer State Pension rights from UK to Malta?" - no

GuestPoster566 ViP

Member since 18 October 2012

GuestPoster566ViP03 November 2012 08:29:00

3692

Thanks, that's what I thought but also hoped for a way round it!
Worth a punt though.

Toon Cyprus Expert

Member since 04 June 2011

ToonCyprus Expert03 November 2012 08:29:05

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how true is that for people when they have worked here for say 2 years then never come back - do the maltese gov chase people so they can mAke paymenT or do they as i suspect just hope they never make contact.

georgeingozo ViP

Member since 24 March 2010

georgeingozoViP03 November 2012 08:31:24

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I presume its up to us to ask

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