Pensioners travelling overseas who are paid using an International Social Security Agreement with Australia

The general rules for payment outside Australia do not apply to Australian pensions granted under Australia's social security agreements.

Australian pensions granted under the terms of these agreements can usually be paid outside Australia, but this can vary slightly between agreements. In some cases there is indefinite payment to the agreement country with restricted payment to third countries. In general the rate of payment will vary immediately on departure.

More information

For more information, you can

• view Australia's International Social Security Agreements
• read the Australia's International Social Security Agreements factsheet
• contact Centrelink on 13 16 73 for further advice about the rules for payments under agreements with other countries
• visit your nearest Centrelink Customer Service Centre