UK BEREAVEMENT BENEFITS ABROAD: You can also make a new claim in certain countries overseas of the United Kingdom.
European Economic Area (EEA) Countries
Living in an EEA country, Gibraltar, or Switzerland may qualify you for:
Countries Outside of the EEA
People who qualify can also make a claim for bereavement benefits in some countries outside of the European Economic Area. You could get the Bereavement Support Payment in:
- Barbados
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Channel Islands
- Israel
- Jamaica
- Kosovo
- Macedonia
- Montenegro
- New Zealand
- the Philippines
- Serbia
- Turkey
- USA
You might get the Bereavement Allowance, Bereavement Payment, and the Widowed Parent’s Allowance in:
- Barbados
- Bermuda
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Canada
- Channel Islands
- Israel
- Jamaica
- Kosovo
- Macedonia
- Mauritius
- Montenegro
- New Zealand
- the Philippines
- Serbia
- Turkey
- USA
Note: The eligibility criteria for the claimant and the payment rates vary between the different countries.
Help and Advice on Bereavement Benefits
Contact the International Pension Centre
Telephone: +44 (0)191 218 7608
Information on telephone call charges.
ALSO IN THIS SECTION
Claiming Benefits Abroad: Check the rules for going abroad while on benefits and how to claim.
Countries You Can Claim Benefits: A list of countries that have special arrangements with the UK.
Jobseeker’s Allowance Abroad: See if you qualify for contribution-based JSA overseas payments.
Maternity and Childcare Benefits Abroad: Learn how to get SMP and Maternity Allowance overseas.
Illness and Injury Benefits Abroad: Find out how to claim SSP, ESA, and IIDB overseas of the UK.
Benefits Abroad for Carers: How carers and people with disabilities can get allowances overseas.