You need to be a subscriber to see this page Log in if you're already a subscriber or view our subscription options Log in View our subscription options Go to Expand all + Chapter 14: Going abroad 1. Introduction Before you go abroad Which rules apply 2. How your benefits are affected UK law Presence and absence Temporary absence Ordinary residence Habitual residence Right to reside Couples and children living apart Absence from your home European Union co-ordination rules Reciprocal and other international agreements Chapter 15: Going abroad: rules for individual benefits 1. Means-tested benefits Universal credit If your partner is abroad If your child is abroad European Union co-ordination rules Pension credit If your partner is abroad If your child is abroad European Union co-ordination rules Housing benefit If your partner or child is abroad European Union co-ordination rules 2. Bereavement benefits European Union co-ordination rules Reciprocal agreements 3. Child benefit, Scottish child payment and guardian’s allowance Child benefit Scottish child payment Guardian’s allowance European Union co-ordination rules Reciprocal and other international agreements 4. Disability and carers’ benefits European Union co-ordination rules Reciprocal agreements 5. Employment and support allowance European Union co-ordination rules Reciprocal agreements 6. Industrial injuries benefits European Union co-ordination rules Reciprocal agreements 7. Jobseeker’s allowance European Union co-ordination rules Reciprocal agreements 8. Maternity allowance, incapacity benefit and severe disablement allowance European Union co-ordination rules Reciprocal agreements 9. Retirement pensions European Union co-ordination rules Reciprocal agreements 10. Statutory payments European Union co-ordination rules ← Previous 10. Social fund and other payments Next → Chapter 14: Going abroad