Reciprocal agreements with non-European Economic Area states
You can find the agreements at and search for the relevant country.
The UK also has other types of agreements with other countries. For more information on all agreements, see
Chapter 17.
The agreement with Chile has been in force since 1 June 2015.
The agreements with Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia are in a single agreement with former Yugolsavia, but are treated as separate agreements.
Until 1 March 2001, there was an agreement with Australia. This agreement was then revoked, subject to limited savings provisions in relation to retirement pensions and bereavement benefits.
There is an agreement with Japan, but it only covers liability for contributions.