{"id":864,"date":"2024-03-20T15:30:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T05:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.au0061.com\/?p=864"},"modified":"2024-03-20T15:30:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T05:30:26","slug":"pension-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/pension-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian pensions: residency requirements explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australian pension is a welfare payment provided by the government to eligible retirees. To receive Australian pension, you need to meet one of the following residency requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>What you need to know about Australian superannuation<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-\u6fb3\u6d32\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u5c45\u4f4f\u6761\u4ef6\">1. Australian pension living conditions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-\u6fb3\u6d32\u517b\u8001\u91d1-\u5f00\u59cb\u9886\u53d6\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u540e\u7684\u5c45\u4f4f\u8981\u6c42\">2. Residence requirements after starting to receive Australian pension<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-\u6fb3\u6d32\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u91d1\u989d\">3. Australian pension amount<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-\u4eab\u53d7\u6fb3\u6d32\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u7684\u5e74\u9f84\u53ca\u6d4b\u8bd5\">4. Age and test for enjoying Australian pension<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#\u6fb3\u6d32\u517b\u8001\u91d1\uff1a\u5e38\u89c1\u95ee\u9898\">Australian superannuation: frequently asked questions<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-\u53ef\u4ee5\u9886\u53d6\u591a\u5c11\u94b1\uff1f\">1. How much money can I receive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-\u51fa\u56fd\u671f\u9650\u6709\u4ec0\u4e48\u8981\u6c42\uff1f\">2. What are the requirements for the period of stay abroad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-\u5982\u4f55\u7533\u8bf7\uff1f\">3. How to apply?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-\u9886\u53d6\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u7684\u5e74\u9f84\u662f\u591a\u5c11\uff1f\">4. What is the age for receiving pension?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#5-\u9886\u53d6\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u9700\u8981\u901a\u8fc7\u54ea\u4e9b\u6d4b\u8bd5\uff1f\">5. What tests do I need to pass to receive a pension?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#6-\u9886\u53d6\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u671f\u95f4\u53ef\u4ee5\u5de5\u4f5c\u5417\uff1f\">6. Can I work while receiving a pension?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#7-\u9886\u53d6\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u671f\u95f4\u53ef\u4ee5\u51fa\u56fd\u5417\uff1f\">7. Can I go abroad while receiving my pension?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#8-\u9886\u53d6\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u671f\u95f4\u53ef\u4ee5\u5c45\u4f4f\u5728\u6d77\u5916\u5417\uff1f\">8. Can I live overseas while receiving my pension?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-\u6fb3\u6d32\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u5c45\u4f4f\u6761\u4ef6\"><strong>1. Australian pension living conditions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lived continuously in Australia for at least 10 years as a citizen or resident.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The total number of periods of residence in Australia must be at least 10 years, with one period of continuous residence being at least 5 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Notice:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Time spent living in a country that has a social security agreement with Australia (such as New Zealand) may count towards part of the 10-year residence period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refugees do not need to meet residency requirements to receive a pension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A widow can also receive a pension if she has lived continuously in the same place for at least 2 years after the death of her spouse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-\u6fb3\u6d32\u517b\u8001\u91d1-\u5f00\u59cb\u9886\u53d6\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u540e\u7684\u5c45\u4f4f\u8981\u6c42\"><strong>2. <strong>Australian pension<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Residence requirements after starting to receive pension<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must live in Australia for at least 2 years after you start receiving your pension. Otherwise, your pension may be suspended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An absence of less than 6 weeks will not normally affect the payment of your pension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being away from home for more than 6 weeks may affect your pension entitlement, depending on the length and reason for your absence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-\u6fb3\u6d32\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u91d1\u989d\"><strong>3. <strong>Australian pension<\/strong>Amount<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, individuals receive $1064 per fortnight (or about $27,664 per year) on the basic pension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-\u4eab\u53d7\u6fb3\u6d32\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u7684\u5e74\u9f84\u53ca\u6d4b\u8bd5\"><strong>4. Enjoy<strong>Australian pension<\/strong>Age and test<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The pension age is gradually increasing and is currently:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Female: 65 years old<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Men: 66.5 years (increased to 67 years in July 2023)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To receive a pension you must also meet an income and property test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u6fb3\u6d32\u517b\u8001\u91d1\uff1a\u5e38\u89c1\u95ee\u9898\"><strong>Australian superannuation: frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-\u53ef\u4ee5\u9886\u53d6\u591a\u5c11\u94b1\uff1f\"><strong>1. How much money can I receive?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, individuals receive $1064 per fortnight (or about $27,664 per year) on the basic pension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-\u51fa\u56fd\u671f\u9650\u6709\u4ec0\u4e48\u8981\u6c42\uff1f\"><strong>2. What are the requirements for the period of stay abroad?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must live in Australia for at least 2 years after you start receiving your pension. Otherwise, your pension may be suspended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An absence of less than 6 weeks will not normally affect the payment of your pension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being away from home for more than 6 weeks may affect your pension entitlement, depending on the length and reason for your absence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-\u5982\u4f55\u7533\u8bf7\uff1f\"><strong>3. How to apply?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can apply for a pension in the following ways:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online Application:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.servicesaustralia.gov.au\/individuals\/services\/centrelink\/age-pension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.servicesaustralia.gov.au\/individuals\/services\/centrelink\/age-pension<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telephone application: 132 300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make an appointment to apply face to face:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.servicesaustralia.gov.au\/individuals\/topics\/make-an-appointment-with-centrelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.servicesaustralia.gov.au\/individuals\/topics\/make-an-appointment-with-centrelink<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-\u9886\u53d6\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u7684\u5e74\u9f84\u662f\u591a\u5c11\uff1f\"><strong>4. What is the age for receiving pension?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At present, the pension age is gradually increasing and is currently:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Female: 65 years old<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Men: 66.5 years (increased to 67 years in July 2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-\u9886\u53d6\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u9700\u8981\u901a\u8fc7\u54ea\u4e9b\u6d4b\u8bd5\uff1f\"><strong>5. What tests do I need to pass to receive a pension?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To receive a pension you need to meet an income and assets test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-\u9886\u53d6\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u671f\u95f4\u53ef\u4ee5\u5de5\u4f5c\u5417\uff1f\"><strong>6. Can I work while receiving a pension?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, but your work income may affect the amount of pension you receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-\u9886\u53d6\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u671f\u95f4\u53ef\u4ee5\u51fa\u56fd\u5417\uff1f\"><strong>7. Can I go abroad while receiving my pension?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, but your absence cannot exceed 6 weeks. Otherwise, your pension may be suspended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-\u9886\u53d6\u517b\u8001\u91d1\u671f\u95f4\u53ef\u4ee5\u5c45\u4f4f\u5728\u6d77\u5916\u5417\uff1f\"><strong>8. Can I live overseas while receiving my pension?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, but certain conditions must be met, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have received a pension for at least 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue to meet the income and means tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Live in a country that has a social security agreement with Australia.<\/p>\n<p>Please indicate the source of any reprint:<a href=\"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\">AU6001.COM \u2013 Australia Chinese Encyclopedia<\/a> \u00bb <a href=\"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/pension-in-australia\/\">Australian pensions: residency requirements explained<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australian pension is a welfare benefit provided by the government to eligible retirees. To receive Australian pension, you need to meet one of the following residency requirements: 1. Australian pension residency requirements Note: 2. Australian pension residency requirements after starting to receive pension 3. Australian pension amount Currently, the basic...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":534,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[66,64,611],"class_list":["post-864","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-australia","tag-66","tag-64","tag-611"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/864","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=864"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/864\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/534"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=864"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=864"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=864"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}