Key facts

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Key facts

•Most benefits and tax credits are affected if you, or your partner or child, go abroad.

•In certain circumstances, you can continue to receive benefit for a set number of weeks while you are away for a temporary period.

•You may be entitled to receive UK benefits for a longer (or indefinite) period if you go to another European Economic Area state.

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