Government payments and services while overseas
Services Australia payments
If you get a payment from Services Australia there are things you need to do to keep getting your payment. Find out what you have to do if you get payments while outside Australia on the Services Australia website.
Accessing myGov while overseas
To access myGov while you’re away, you may need to make changes to how you sign in before you leave. Find out more about accessing myGov while overseas.
Consular services
The Australian Government provides a range of services overseas through embassies and consulates. Find out more about consular services on the Smartraveller website.
Emergency consular assistance
If you’re overseas and have serious concerns for your welfare, or that of another Australian, you can find:
- your nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website
- the number for the Consular Emergency Centre on the Smartraveller website.
Notarial services
You can get documents notarised overseas at Australian embassies and consulates. Find out more about notarial services overseas on the Smartraveller website.
Voting services
You can vote in-person at some Australian embassies and consulates if you’re overseas during a federal election. Find out more about voting overseas on the Smartraveller website.
Emergency and crisis response
The Australian Government provides urgent support for Australians overseas. Find out more about consular emergency support and crisis response on the Smartraveller website.
Living and working overseas
Financial commitments
If you live or work overseas, you may need to:
- lodge an Australian tax return and declare any foreign income
- make payments towards your study and training support loan
- pay the Medicare levy surcharge.
Find out more about working overseas and Australians living overseas on the Australian Taxation Office website.
Foreign Work Authorisation
You may need a Foreign Work Authorisation if you want to work for, or provide training to, a foreign military organisation or foreign government body.
Find out more about Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets on the Department of Defence website.