Going to Canada, Denmark, Greece, Republic of Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, or the Netherlands
You may be able to take your income support with you. Your payments are calculated from the basic New Zealand rate of payment and depend on whether you are single or living with a partner. If you have a partner, they can be ‘included’ in your payments. Other conditions may apply, so please ask us before you leave.
If you’re moving to Canada, Denmark, the Republic of Ireland or the Netherlands, you can apply here or from overseas.
If you are moving to Greece, Jersey or Guernsey and you are intending to apply for payment of Invalid’s Benefit, you must do this before you leave New Zealand.
| What you get here… | What you might get there … |
|---|---|
| Invalid’s Benefit, Wid-ow’s Benefit or Dom-estic Purposes Benefit (widowers only) | Depends on how long you have lived in New Zealand since age 20 |
| Orphan’s Benefit | Greece or Republic of Ireland only – the same amount as you get in New Zealand |
| Funeral Grant | Greece only – based on actual funeral costs |
| If you’re going to Jersey or Guernsey, you may be able to get a Sickness Benefit from that state but you need to apply there. You can’t take any other type of New Zealand income support with you to these countries. | |
Call International Services on 0800 777 227 to find out more.
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