Leaving Australia permanently
Normally, if you leave Australia permanently you will not be able to continue getting your payment, except for certain pensions. You can continue to get certain payments from Centrelink paid outside Australia if Australia has an agreement with the country you move to. For more information about international social security agreements with particular countries, view Australia's International Social Security Agreements
How do I find out which payments are affected
Information on if and for how long you can get your payment if you are living outside Australia permanently can be found on the Payment of Centrelink payments and services outside Australia page.
How do I claim a Centrelink payment while living outside Australia
You can download the claim forms to receive your payment while you are living outside Australia from the International Claim Forms page.
You can also claim your payment while you are outside Australia by telephoning Centrelink on our international telephone numbers or by visiting your local pension fund / social security office.
More information
For more information about how long you can get your payment if you leave Australia permanently, download the factsheet
- Are you leaving Australia? - provides detailed information on how your payments may be affected by an absence from Australia.
Because of all the different rules which may affect your payment, it is important to contact Centrelink to have your particular circumstances assessed.