In order to be admitted as a voluntary contributor you must:
‑ have at least 260 weeks PRSI paid under compulsory PRSI in either employment or self‑employment, and
‑ apply within 12 months after the end of the contribution year* during which you last paid compulsory PRSI or had a credited contribution ('credit').
‑ agree to pay Voluntary Contributions from the start of the contribution week after the week in which you last paid compulsory PRSI or had a credited contribution.