New Zealand benefits and pensions in Denmark

Under the agreement with Denmark, the following New Zealand benefits and pensions can be paid to former New Zealand residents who are residing or intend to reside in Denmark:

• New Zealand Superannuation
• Sole Parent Support for widows and widowers with dependent children under 14
• Supported Living Payment (health condition, injury, disability or totally blind)
• Veterans Pension

The rules are different depending on whether the client is already receiving a New Zealand benefit or pension and is moving to Denmark, or if they are already living in Denmark at the time they apply.

The agreement does not cover the following:

• Emergency Benefits
• Jobseeker Support
• Orphans Benefit
• Sole Parent Support - sole parent, women alone, or care of sick or infirm
• Unsupported Childs Benefit
• Young Parent Payment
• Youth Payment

The following pensions are covered by the agreement and may be payable to former New Zealand residents residing in Denmark:

• Anticipatory Pension
• Disability Benefit
• Labour Market Supplementary Pension (ATP)
• Old Age Pension

Clients should contact Udenlandsk Pension for more information.