Hi l have a question for the Aussie expats. I have recently found out that once I receive the aged pension I still have to live in Australia ( except holidays ) for 2 years before I can then live overseas and collect the aged pension. What I would like to know is if there’s any exceptions to the rule, as in Thai Wife or such. I’m 65 have a Thai Wife and house in Chum Saeng. To have to support myself for 2years without working will probably burn up half my savings. I’m amazed that no one seems to know about this. You would think the government would be happy to see the back of me.

Hi just joined this group. Are there any Aussies living there who get the full old age pension? Just like to know if you ever have to return to Oz to continue getting the pension?