Having worked in Australia, I'm now returning to Germany: Can I take my super with me?

How can I claim my super if I leave Australia permanently? How do I apply for it? Do I have to adhere to a certain time-frame? Is it worth the administrative hassle?

A plane taxiing at Tullamarine Airport in Melbourne (AAP)

Bye bye Downunder: Was geschieht mit meiner Super, wenn ich Australien dauerhaft verlasse? Source: AAP

Many temporary German residents, such as backpackers and expats, face the above dilemma when they permanently return to Europe.

To find out more, read the German version of this article.

parents visa requirements higher
Ob sich der Aufwand lohnt, die australische Super nach Deutschland mitzunehmen? Source: Wikimedia

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