NIC when commuting overseas

[derekoman]

i worked overseas on an equal time commuting (month overseas/month off in UK) contract from January 2002 until December 2006 and was paying the same NIC contributions as i would have been in UK, i have been told i may be able to claim this back, does anyone here know anything on this?

[Brian Clarke]

I'm no expert on this, but my instinct tells me the most likely answer is:

1. It's too long ago now to claim, and in any case
2. You're maybe better off in the end having the contribution years on your record.

You could pick the appropriate contact number here, and ask:

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/ni/refunds-complaints/claimback.htm