International social security agreements

Agreements may help you to claim payments in Australia or the other country. They can also help you meet the minimum periods you need to qualify for a payment.

Agreements cover some payments from Australia and the other country.

You usually get a part pension from each agreement country you live in.

Australia has agreements with a number of countries to share responsibility for social security coverage.

The steps to claim under a social security agreement if you’re claiming when you’re in Australia.

The steps to claim under a social security agreement if you’re claiming in another country.