Social Security Agreement with Canada
New Zealand (NZ) has an agreement with Canada to share responsibility for social security coverage.
This agreement generally allows you to apply for certain NZ payments (paid by us) or Canadian payments (paid by Service Canada).
NZ payments covered by this agreement are:
- New Zealand Superannuation (NZ Super)
- Veteran's Pension
- Supported Living Payment, where you have a health condition, injury or disability
- Sole Parent Support for widows and widowers.
Canadian payments covered by this agreement are:
- Old Age Security Pension
- Canada Pension Plan (if you get the Quebec Pension Plan, this is not covered by the agreement).
It also allows you to add together your periods of residence in either country so you can meet certain criteria for these payments.
Living in Canada
If you've lived in New Zealand and now live in Canada, you may be able to get some payments.
Social Security Agreement with Canada - living in Canada
Living in New Zealand
If you've lived in Canada and now live in New Zealand, you may be able to get some payments.
Social Security Agreement with Canada - living in New Zealand