Travel outside Australia rules for Austudy

You should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia. This includes when you’re going on a cruise into international waters.

If you leave Australia to live in another country, your payment will stop when you depart.

If your travel is short term, your payment will stop when you depart, unless you’re travelling for an approved reason.

To get Austudy while you’re overseas, you must travel for an approved reason.

When you get Austudy, you should always 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.

Travel outside Australia