Most useful information for going overseas

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  1. Centrelink self service
  2. Centrelink online account

Centrelink online account terms and conditions

These terms and conditions apply to all access and use of Centrelink online account.

  1. Top payments
  2. International social security agreements

How to claim a payment under a social security agreement if you’re in another country

The steps to claim under a social security agreement if you’re claiming in another country.

Payments while outside Australia

To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.

  1. Living arrangements
  2. Going overseas

While you’re overseas and outside Australia

What your obligations are while you’re overseas. Staying safe and getting help while you travel.

  1. Living arrangements
  2. Going overseas

When you’re returning to Australia from overseas

Requirements for returning home from overseas that may affect you.

  1. Top payments
  2. International Services

How we can help with International services

You may be able to get a pension from Australia or another country under an agreement. You may also get your current payment if you're going overseas.

  1. Top payments
  2. International social security agreements

Which payments are covered by international social security agreements

Agreements cover some payments from Australia and the other country.

  1. Reciprocal Health Care Agreements
  2. When you visit Australia

Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Italy

If you’re visiting Australia from Italy, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare for a period of 6 months while you’re here.

  1. When Australians go overseas
  2. About reciprocal health care agreements

Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting Malta

The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with Malta may cover some of your medical costs in Malta’s public health system.

  1. Reciprocal Health Care Agreements
  2. When you visit Australia

Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Ireland

If you’re visiting Australia from Ireland, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.

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