SPM45615 - Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (ASPP): Conditions for entitlement: The child's adopter (adoptions from abroad)


The child’s adopter must have:

  • satisfied the qualifying conditions for entitlement to SAP
  • taken action to return to work
  • signed the declaration form SC9 or equivalent to confirm they intend to return to work and will stop receiving SAP
  • taken at least 2 weeks off work after the child enters the UK
  • at least 2 weeks of their SAP remaining