Spouses and civil partners accompanying Service personnel on overseas assignments may be unable to work and pay National Insurance Contributions. As a result, they might have gaps in their National Insurance contributions record which could affect their future Sate Pension entitlement and contribution-based benefits, such as Jobseeker's Allowance.
They may be able to fill these gaps with National Insurance credits. Further details and application process are in the following DIN:
2024DIN01-004 - accessed via ModNet.
