We need to know about any time that your spouse or civil partner lived or worked outside the United Kingdom (UK). This is because if they paid into the social security scheme in another country, it may count towards your bereavement benefits. The United Kingdom is England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Please tell us about any time that they lived in a country outside the UK, or the Channel Islands, or the Republic of Ireland.

We need to know about any time that your spouse or civil partner lived or worked outside the United Kingdom (UK). This is because if they paid into the social security scheme in another country, it may count towards your bereavement benefits. The United Kingdom is England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Please tell us about any time that they lived in

• a country outside the UK, or
• the Channel Islands, or
• the Republic of Ireland.