Applying in New Zealand

Clients already getting New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension must generally apply for Special Portability before they leave New Zealand. Each partner of a couple must apply separately.

Clients who are not already getting New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension should make an application for New Zealand Superannuation and Special Portability before they leave New Zealand.

Applications for Special Portability are assessed by International Services.

Applications are made at service centres and should be made 6-8 weeks before the client leaves New Zealand.

The client must complete at the service centre the:

• Application for Payment Overseas form (WIS7W) and
• Application for Payment Overseas interview form (WIF9W)

Clients must bring the following documents to their interview:

• passports
• secondary identification
• air tickets or travel itinerary and
• bank account details if different from SWIFTT

If a client's passport shows repeated departures from New Zealand, document all periods of absence and countries visited and the reasons for the repeated absences. If you need help while taking an application please contact International Services.

The completed application form, interview sheet and supporting documentation must be sent to International Services.

Note do not suspend or cancel the client record. Place the client record on bring up to check International Services has either granted Special Portability or suspended the record.