Estonia Agreement and foreign pension information 106-17111500
Expand allThis document explains specific information about the International Social Security Agreement with Estonia. It includes the process of making a claim for Australian payment under the Agreement and coding of Estonian payments.
Claiming and benefits covered
The Estonian 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 during their working life and periods of social security coverage in Estonia, to meet the minimum requirements for payment.
Australian payments covered:
- Age Pension
Customers can claim for Australian payments under Agreements. See Claims for Australian payments under International Agreements.
Estonian payments covered:
- Old Age Pension (AGE)
- Survivor Pension (SUR)
Customers can claim a foreign pension by contacting Services Australia or the Estonian authorities.
Information for International Agreements
Information on how International Agreements work and general concepts used in Agreements is listed in International Social Security Agreements.
The Resources page has links to the International Programme homepage, Centrelink International Services (CIS) homepage 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
Comparable foreign payment lump sum arrears debts