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People leave Australia for all different reasons: it may be for a holiday, to visit a sick relative or to move permanently. If you plan to travel or move outside Australia, this section can help you with information on what you need to do if you get a payment from Centrelink and how your payment may be affected. You can also find information on Australia's international social security agreements and claiming pensions from other countries.

If you have recently arrived in Australia, you will find information under Moved to Australia in the Individuals section of the website.

• Centrelink international services
  Provides advice about all international payment enquiries, including assistance with claiming pensions from other countries and claiming Australian pensions while outside Australia.
• Australia's international social security agreements
  Find out how these agreements may be able to help you.
• International claim forms
  View and download the claim forms needed to claim your Centrelink payment while you are living outside Australia.
• Leaving Australia temporarily
  Find out what happens to your payment if you are absent from Australia temporarily.
• Leaving Australia permanently
  Find out what options you have if you leave Australia permanently.
• FAQs for staff of Australian embassies, consulates, high commissions & missions
  Provides useful information for the use of staff of Australian embassies, consulates, high commissions and missions.
• International telephone numbers
  How to contact Centrelink for all international enquiries.
• Useful website links
  A list of other websites you may find useful.