Travel outside Australia rules for Special Benefit - Special Benefit

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, unless you’re travelling for an approved reason.

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

You can get Special Benefit while you’re overseas for an approved reason if you hold a certain visa.

When you get Special Benefit, 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