Child absent

A dependent child who travels overseas can continue to be included in a benefit as long as they continue to meet the definition of dependent child.

Examples of when a dependent child can be absent from New Zealand are:

• child is overseas on an American Field Scholarship or other student exchange programme
• child is overseas visiting a parent who does not act as caregiver

For more information about the effect of absence from New Zealand for a client receiving Orphans Benefit or Unsupported Childs Benefit see:

• Orphans and Unsupported Childs Benefit Absence from New Zealand