How we can help
You may be able to get a pension from Australia or another country under an agreement. You may also get your current payment if you're going overseas.
Social security agreements
We can help you:
- find out if you can get an Australian pension overseas
- claim a pension from another country while you live in Australia.
Read about international social security agreements.
Travel overseas
If you travel outside Australia it may affect your Centrelink payments.
Languages
We have:
- staff you can speak to in a range of languages
- interpreters you can use.
Contact us
If you’re in Australia, call our International services line.
If you’re outside Australia either:
- call one of our international phone numbers
- write or fax us.
Calls to some international phone numbers are free.
Your income and assets can change the amount of payment you get from us.
Page last updated: 5 October 2021
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