Travel outside Australia

There are rules about when you can get Austudy when you travel outside Australia.

You should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia.

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. You may be eligible for short term payment if you’re travelling for an approved reason.

What the approved reasons are

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

When and how to tell us about your travel

When you get Austudy, you should always tell us if you’re leaving Australia.

Payments while outside Australia

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

Page last updated: 14 January 2022.

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