Aussiebird Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Hello, I have read it's 10 years resident but with 5 years that must be continuous. Would this count for citizens who do not live in Australia at the moment but have spent 2 years in Australia a few years ago 2012 to 2014. (now back in UK but planning to move permanently back to Australia in the near future). Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 Citizenship is irrelevant unfortunately, it’s residency that counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 If you’ve spent most of your life in the UK then you’ll be entitled to the British pension, which you can claim even if resident in Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiebird Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 Thank you Marisa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 On 22/12/2018 at 08:55, Marisawright said: If you’ve spent most of your life in the UK then you’ll be entitled to the British pension, which you can claim even if resident in Australia It's not only a matter of can claim. If you want to claim the Aussie Age pension you have to claim the British pension first if you have any entitlement. The amount you get from the British pension reduces the amount of the Aussie Age pension they have to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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