United Kingdom · HMRC
Form CF83 — Apply to Pay National Insurance Contributions Abroad
CF83 applies to pay voluntary Class 2 or Class 3 National Insurance for periods abroad, protecting your State Pension record. HMRC now takes applications through its online service.
CF83 is issued by HMRC's online service
Download it there, then drop the PDF into DocsArc to fill, sign and save it — entirely on your computer.
Who needs CF83?
UK expats keeping their State Pension qualifying years topped up — often alongside reading leaflet NI38.
How to fill it with DocsArc
- Open CF83 in the DocsArc workspace with one click above.
- Click any field and type — form fields are detected automatically, and you can add text anywhere.
- Sign it if needed: draw, type or upload your signature, with an automatic date line.
- Save or print. The finished PDF never left your computer.
Frequently asked questions
Class 2 or Class 3?
Class 2 (cheaper) generally requires working abroad after having worked in the UK; otherwise Class 3 applies. NI38 explains the conditions.
Always verify you have the current version: official HMRC page
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