Latvia Agreement and foreign pension information 106-04021000
Expand allThis document outlines specific information about the international social security agreement with Latvia including the process of making a claim for Australian payment under the Agreement and coding Latvian payments.
Claiming and benefits covered
The Latvian Agreement generally allows customers to lodge a claim for payment from either country. It also allows customers to add together periods of residence in Australia and periods of social security coverage in Latvia, to meet the minimum requirements for payment.
Australian payments covered:
- Age Pension
Customers can claim Australian payments under international agreements.
Latvian payments covered:
- Old Age Security Pension (AGE)
- State Social Security Benefit (AGE)
- Survivor Pension (SUR)
Customers can claim a foreign pension by contacting Services Australia or the Latvian authorities.
Information for international agreements
Information on how international agreements work and general concepts used in agreements is contained in International Social Security Agreements.
The Resources page contains links to the International Programme, International Services (CIS) and Services Australia website.
Related links
International Social Security Agreements
Claims for Australian payments under International Agreements
Agreement liaisons, NZ CICs and exchange of information
Non embargo comparable foreign payment arrears debts