Where Do You Want to Retire
If you are receiving NZ Superannuation or a Veteran's Pension, you can live anywhere in the world and still receive partial or even full payments. NZ has bilateral social security arrangements with several countries. You may retire to the following countries and still receive payments (except the UK where NZers are paid under the UK scheme): Australia, Canada, Denmark, Republic of Ireland, Greece, Guernsey and The Netherlands.
The agreements differ for each country, but entitlement is usually proportionate to the period of time you have lived in NZ after age 20.
If you retire to some Pacific countries, NZ's Special Portability Arrangement allows you to continue getting NZ Super or a Veteran's Pension. Up to 100 percent can be paid, if you have lived in NZ for 20 years or more.
If you retire to a country not covered by a social security agreement of the Special Portability Arrangement, you can take up to 50 percent of your NZ Super or Veteran's Pension with you under the General Portability Arrangement. To be eligible under the Special Portability and General Portability Arrangements, you must apply before leaving NZ. Please discuss your plans with International Services before leaving NZ.
For more information contact International Services on the following numbers:
Email: international.services@msd.govt.nz and website: www.workandincome.govt.nz |
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Pastoral House
25 The Terrace
PO Box 2526, Wellington
Tel: +64 4 894 0100
Fax: +64 4 894 0720
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