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Commencement of payment in Malta

When a client applies for New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension to be paid in Malta before their departure payments will start on the first payday after their departure.

When a client applies from Malta, the New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's pension will start on:

  • the date they become entitled to New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension
  • the date the agreement with Malta came into force or
  • the earlier of the date they either applied for a New Zealand benefit or a Maltese pension

whichever is the latest date.

The Maltese authorities will forward the application form and supporting documentation to International Services.

For more information contact International Services or see:

Legislation

The contact details for International Services are:

From New Zealand 0800 777 227 (free calling within New Zealand only)

From Australia 1800 150 479

From other countries +64 4 978 1180

Email international_services@msd.govt.nz

Postal

International Services
Ministry of Social Development
PO Box 27178
Wellington 6141
New Zealand

Fax 04 918 0159

Note when calling from overseas replace the '+' with the international direct dial prefix for the country you are in.