Cakey25 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Trying to find out clear answers on what counts as 'qualifying years' for Australian State pension and the UK. And if I end up in the UK when I'm due to retire will I get paid an Aus State pension if I am a dual citizen ?? I'm only 39 this year but at the moment, I have 12 qualifying years for the UK and have 10 for Aus with a 5 and then an 18 month gap in those 10 years.. so I don't qualify for either do I? thanks to everyone who answers! Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew from Vista Financial Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Hi This should help https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/age-pension/eligibility/residence-rules UK will pay what you have built up regardless of where you live thereafter (although not indexed in payment in Oz), Australia works very differently as you will see. Essentially you will need to be living in Oz at the time of claim (and have met the residence requirements and assets and income test). If you move away once in receipt it is then based on how many years you lived in Australia as to how/if it continues https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/age-pension/managing-your-payment/if-you-travel-outside-australia Regards Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakey25 Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 Thank you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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