Australian Age Pension and Overseas Travel: Important Payment Rules 2026 You Must Know

Australian Age Pension and Overseas Travel: Important Payment Rules You Must Know


If you receive the Australian Age Pension and are planning to travel overseas or live outside Australia, this video is essential viewing. In this clear and simple guide, Centrelink Daily explains how leaving Australia can affect your Age Pension payments, including what happens during short trips, long-term travel, and permanent stays overseas.
We cover how pension payments work during the first six weeks outside Australia, what changes after that period, how residency rules apply, and how income and assets are assessed while you are overseas. You’ll also learn how Centrelink monitors travel movements, what reporting responsibilities you still have, and how returning to Australia may affect your payments.
This video is designed to help Australian pensioners understand the rules clearly, avoid common mistakes, and make informed decisions before traveling abroad.
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Disclaimer
This video is for informational and educational purposes only. Centrelink Daily is not affiliated with Centrelink, Services Australia, or any Australian government agency. All information is based on publicly available sources at the time of publishing. Payment rules, eligibility, and dates may change without notice. Always confirm details through official government websites or Centrelink directly. This channel does not provide legal, financial, or professional advice. Viewers are responsible for any decisions they make based on this content.