Job Seeker Allowance Eligibility

A question about : Job Seeker Allowance Eligibility

Hi guys

I've been reading a lot about JSA general info. etc. just can't find the info to answer my question about the eligibility of claiming the JSA. I left work in March 2014 to travel around the world. Came back in January 2015 and actively looking for job now. Just wondering if I can claim the JSA from the period I come back to UK or even earlier? I always live here, work and pay TAX/NI up until I went on travelling.

Understand you can claim contribution-based JSA without too much fuss, I probably not eligible for income-based JSA due to savings, partner working more than 24 hrs. Could anyone help with the question above please? Thank you.

Best answers:

• Income based JSA for anyone who does not have a certain amount in savings, not sure how much that is
  But having said that you may be exempt for a few months when returning to the country
  see here https://www.theguardian.com/society/2...residency-test