Application lodged before departure
When a client advises that they intend to reside in the Republic of Ireland they will need to:
- complete an Application for Payment Overseas form (WIS7W)
- complete an Application for Payment Overseas interview form (WIF9W)
- provide verification of the total period of their residence in New Zealand
- provide their passport plus one other form of identification and
- provide their air tickets or travel itinerary to confirm that they are travelling to Ireland
The application form, interview form and supporting documents should be sent for processing to International Services
Before any current New Zealand benefit is cancelled or suspended you should contact International Services.
Application for New Zealand benefit
If the client is not yet receiving a New Zealand benefit, and is living in New Zealand, an application should be taken and entitlement established in accordance with the qualifications for the particular benefit. An application form for payment to be made in Ireland must also be completed.
The client can use their periods of insurance contributions in Ireland to meet the qualifications for the New Zealand benefit or pension.
For more information contact International Services or see:
Legislation
- Specific obligations: notification of absence from New Zealand section 114 Social Security Act 2018
- General rule: benefit not payable while beneficiary absent from New Zealand section 219 Social Security Act 2018
- Factors affecting benefits: absence from New Zealand section regulations 139-153 Social Security Regulations 2018
- Lodgement of Claims article 16 Social Welfare (Reciprocity with the Republic of Ireland) Order 1993
- Determination and Commencement of Claims article 17 Social Welfare (Reciprocity with the Republic of Ireland) Order 1993
