How to apply
Going to Australia or the UK
Contact Centrelink Australia or the United Kingdom Department for Work and Pensions when you get there. You must tell us you’re going overseas before you go.
Going to Canada, Denmark, Greece, Republic of Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey or the Netherlands
It is best to apply before you leave New Zealand, or you can go to your local office of the overseas social services organisation to complete a New Zealand application. Remember to tell us you’re leaving the country before you go.
If you are applying in New Zealand
Please call us free on 0800 559 009 to arrange a meeting with us at least 4-6 weeks before you leave New Zealand.
You (and your partner) will need to bring to that meeting your passport(s), another form of ID each and your travel itinerary or tickets. You’ll also need to complete an application to take your payments overseas.
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