Travel outside Australia rules for Age Pension

You may be able to get Age Pension for the whole time you’re outside Australia, even if you’re leaving to live in another country.

If you leave within 2 years of returning to Australia to live, your payment may stop if you:

Your payment may be able to continue if you travel to a country we have a social security agreement with.

Your Age Pension may change when you leave Australia depending on your situation.

When you get Age Pension, you may need to tell us if you’re leaving Australia.

To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.

We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.

Travel outside Australia