When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Age Pension
When you get Age Pension, you may need to tell us if you’re leaving Australia.
Travel outside Australia rules for Age Pension
There are rules about when you can get Age Pension when you travel outside Australia.
Who can get Age Pension
To be eligible for Age Pension you must be Age Pension age and meet some other rules. Age Pension age is 67 years or older.
Supporting documents for Age Pension
When claiming Age Pension, we’ll ask you for some supporting documents to support your claim for Age Pension.
Work Bonus if you don’t work
If you don’t work you still accrue a bonus.
Supporting documents for Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
We’ll ask you for some documents and information to support your claim for a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
Decide how to claim Age Pension
There are a few options for claiming Age Pension. Before you start you should decide how you want to claim.
FIS deeming video
Watch this video to learn more about deeming.
Claiming a payment when you start retirement
You can apply for a payment before and after you’ve reached Age Pension age.
Age Pension payments, concessions and support
There are other payments, concessions and help available for people who get Age Pension.