Rate payable in Denmark

When a New Zealand benefit or pension is paid to a client in Denmark the rate of payment is determined by the number of months that the client has resided in New Zealand since the age of 20.

The New Zealand benefit or pension is paid without regard to any Danish or other overseas pension being paid. However, any other income the client or their partner receives may affect the rate of payment for income tested benefits.

The calculation for New Zealand Superannuation and Veterans Pension is different to the calculation for other New Zealand benefits.

There is no provision in New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension to include payment for a grandparented non-qualified partner. The partner can only be paid New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension in Denmark if they meet the qualifications in their own right.

The maximum rate payable is the single sharing accommodation rate or the married, civil union, de facto relationship rate depending on the client's circumstances.

No payment is made to a client who has lived in New Zealand for less than 12 continuous months.

Only periods of actual New Zealand residence are counted. Periods of residence in a country other than New Zealand are disregarded even if the country has a reciprocal agreement with New Zealand.

Any period of absence from New Zealand for up to 26 weeks is regarded as New Zealand residence, as long as the client was considered to be ordinarily resident in New Zealand during the period of absence.

Extra help such as family tax credit, Best Start tax credit, Temporary Additional Support, Special Benefit or Disability Allowance cannot be paid in Denmark.

For more information contact International Services or see:

• Calculation for NZ Superannuation or Veterans Pension
• Calculation for other benefits