Social Agreement countries
The UK has social security agreements with Bosnia & Herzegovina, the former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia, Serbia & Montenegro, and Turkey
Claiming a UK State Pension
You can claim a UK State Pension by completing the form online or by printing off and completing application form IPCBR1 and returning it to International Pension Centre. However, you should not claim more than four months before you reach State Pension age.
Find out more about state pension age
Claim your State Pension online
Download a copy of the State Pension claim form [PDF file size 194kb]
How your UK State Pension will be paid
You can only be paid in the countries listed above by Sterling cheque, which we issue via the post to your home address or a bank of your choice (however your bank may charge for the conversion of these cheques). Alternatively you can have your money paid into any UK bank account.
Frequency of payment – every 4, 13 or, if less than £5 per week, 52 weeks