Social Security Agreement with Denmark

New Zealand (NZ) has an agreement with Denmark to share responsibility for social security coverage.

This agreement generally allows you to apply for certain NZ payments (paid by us) or Danish payments (paid by Udbetaling Danmark).

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.

Danish payments covered by this agreement are:

  • Old Age Security Pension
  • Anticipatory Pension
  • Disability Benefit
  • Labour Market Supplementary Pension.

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 Denmark

If you've lived in New Zealand and now live in Denmark, you may be able to get some payments.

Social Security Agreement with Denmark - living in Denmark

Living in New Zealand

If you've lived in Denmark and now live in New Zealand, you may be able to get some payments. 

Social Security Agreement with Denmark - living in New Zealand