If you are no longer liable to pay Class S PRSI (for example, if you stop being self-employed or if your income falls below the €5,000 limit) and you are under age 66, you may apply to become a voluntary contributor.
Voluntary contributions give cover for the pensions that you were covered for when you were last working and paying compulsory PRSI.
To become a voluntary contributor after self-employment, you must:
- have worked and paid PRSI for at least 260 weeks,
and
- apply within 12 months after the end of the tax year during which you last paid PRSI .
For more details about the Voluntary Contribution Scheme see information booklet SW 8 or contact:
Voluntary Contributions Section
Social Welfare Services Office
Cork Road
Waterford.
Tel: Waterford (051) 356000
Dublin (01) 704 3000
E-mail: volcons@welfare.ie