Residence requirements

To be eligible for Double Orphan Pension you must satisfy residence requirements.

You must reside in Australia on a permanent basis* and be either:

• an Australian citizen, or
• the holder of a permanent resident visa, or
• the holder of special category visa - that is you arrived on a New Zealand passport, or
• the holder of a particular temporary visa - either a ‘partner provisional,’ ‘interdependency’ or ‘temporary protection’ visa.

The child must meet the above requirements or must be living with you.

* Double Orphan Pension may also be payable if you are living overseas temporarily, provided all residency requirements are met.

More information

• Australia's international social security agreements
• Double Orphan Pension section

On the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website

• Australian citizenship

On the Family Assistance Office website

• Residency requirements - general