sunni1234 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Leaving the country very soon. Can anyone share their experience knowledge on super and what to do. Has anyone continued to pay into their super once left the country. Apparently you can not 'freeze' your account. I know i can't access funds until retirement as oz citiezen. Any advice gratefully received. Thank you. sunni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legal angel Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 HI Sunni, funnily enough, I was onto my super fund today as I'm going back to Ireland in 3 weeks. I was trying to work out how I could get back my super. You could get it back if you were on a WHV (or a visa with an end date). Unfortunately, like you, I have dual citizenship. You could get it if you could prove financial hardship - I didn't qualify for that. They were to email me withdrawal form today (but it didn't get to me) so I will chase them again tomorrow and send the form back with a copy of my irish passport and hope, because my funds are small (I've only been here 9 mths) they will just forward them to me. I can but try. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WishIdneverleft Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Youn need to go for a cash based fund with low fees. Otherwise the manager's fees will eat the amount over the years. Therefore ensure that the fees are less than the probable interest gains. Ring up your super company and get their advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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