International

• Leaving Australia
• International assistance
• Forms & publications

People leave Australia for all different reasons: it may be for a holiday, to visit a sick relative or to move permanently. If you plan to travel or move outside Australia, this section can help you with information on what you need to do if you get a payment from Centrelink and how your payment may be affected. You can also find information on Australia's international social security agreements and claiming pensions from other countries.

If you have recently arrived in Australia, you will find information under Moved to Australia in the Individuals section.

Leaving Australia

• Leaving Australia temporarily - what happens to your payment if you leave Australia temporarily.
• Leaving Australia permanently - options you have if you leave Australia permanently.

International assistance

• Centrelink international services - international payment enquiries, including assistance with claiming pensions from other countries and claiming Australian pensions while outside Australia.
• Australia's international social security agreements - social security arrangements for continued social security protection when you move between the agreement countries.
• International telephone numbers - contact Centrelink for all international enquiries.
• Frequently asked questions - for staff of Australian embassies, consulates, high commissions & missions.
• Useful website links - a list of other websites you may find useful.

Forms & publications

• International claim forms - forms needed to claim your Centrelink payment while you are living outside Australia.
• Bank account verification forms - for eligible customers outside Australia, advise a bank account in your country of residence for your Centrelink payment.