For Brits

George Osborne has announced "More British pensioners living abroad will be forced to prove they are alive in order to keep their state pension".

Question ? Is it possible and would it be valid for Immigration Officers to sign this form and stamp it.

Last year I was advised to get a lawyer to do it and it cost me 3500bt! a lot out of a monthly state pension which has not gone up for 14 years.

Had mine signed and stamped by the British Consul last year, no charge

It shouldn't cost more than a postage stamp to UK. A letter signed by you, but you mention a form have you needed to prove that you are alive?

Edit: posts crossed, glad to see that sanity has prevailed.

Edited December 6, 201312 yr by tgeezer

DWP changed the rules a couple of years ago enabling just about anyone to sign the form providing they could be traced in some way. After yesterdays announcement by George Osborne I have no idea what the new system will entail....yet!

OP should keep an eye on the pinned topic at the top of the page.

UK pensions

Edited December 6, 201312 yr by evadgib

Removed a nonsensical post.