Going overseas for NZ Super or Veteran's Pension

If you get NZ Superannuation or Veteran's Pension and go overseas, you may still be able to be paid. It depends if you're going overseas for a holiday or going to live overseas.

If you get a benefit from us, e.g. Jobseeker Support, there are different rules for going overseas.

Going overseas while on a benefit

Going on holiday

Travelling for 26 weeks or less

If you get NZ Super or Veteran's Pension and plan to go overseas for 26 weeks or less, your payments may continue while you're away.

If you're delayed and return to NZ after 26 weeks, we may still be able to help.

Travelling overseas for 26 weeks or less

Travelling for more than 26 weeks

If you get NZ Super or Veteran's Pension and plan to go overseas for more than 26 weeks, you must apply to keep these payments going.

You need to meet certain criteria to apply for this.

Travelling overseas for more than 26 weeks

Going to live overseas

If you get NZ Super or Veteran's Pension and plan to live overseas, you must apply to keep these payments going.

You need to meet certain criteria and how much you get depends on which country you're going to live in.

Living overseas