Current clients returning to New Zealand
Returning temporarily or on holiday
If you return to New Zealand temporarily or on holiday, your payments from us usually stay the same as you get overseas.
If you've applied to be paid while you're travelling or living overseas, and you return to New Zealand within 30 weeks, we are unable to increase the payments you received while you were away because of your early return.
Returning permanently
If you intend to return to New Zealand to live, please contact International Services as soon as possible to find out how your payments will change.
If you are thinking of leaving Australia
Remember, you can only apply for New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran’s Pension from outside of New Zealand if you’re living in one of the countries New Zealand has a Social Security Agreement with. You may not be able to get any more payments if you leave Australia for another country, so talk to us first.
Community Services Card
If you live overseas but are going to be temporarily in New Zealand you may be eligible to receive a temporary Community Services Card to help with any medical expenses while in New Zealand.
Please call 0800 999 999 for more information.
