Travelling with medicines that are prohibited exports
Some PBS medicines may be a prohibited export under customs regulations.
Social security agreements for International services
We have these agreements with many countries.
Rates we use for International services
We use the buying rate from the Commonwealth Bank as the exchange rate for most currencies. For other currencies we get the rates from other banks.
Check your International services exchange rate
You can check the foreign exchange rate we use for your income or assets.
Travel outside Australia rules for Utilities Allowance
The travel rules for your main payment affect your Utilities Allowance when you travel outside Australia.
Travel outside Australia rules for the Home Equity Access Scheme
You must be eligible for a qualifying pension to get loan payments under the Home Equity Access Scheme while you’re overseas.
Travel outside Australia rules for Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement
The Family Tax Benefit travel rules affect your Newborn Upfront Payment and Newborn Supplement when you travel outside Australia.
When and how to tell us about your travel outside Australia if you get ABSTUDY
When you get ABSTUDY, you should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia.
International social security agreements between Australia and countries in Europe
Australia has agreements with these countries in Europe to share responsibilities for social security coverage.
Acceptable referees for an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI) request
Find out which referees in Australia can certify copies of your identity documents when you request an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI).