My father is over 60, can he withdraw super after their 482 visa has expired and is currently on visa 600?

 Author: JayATO(Community Support)Community Support

14 Apr 2026

Hi @hphjs1609,

Your father can't withdraw his super as a lump sum based only on being over 60 years old. To access super, he needs to meet a condition of release.

The key conditions of release are:

• turning 65 years old (even if he hasn't retired)
• reaching preservation age and retiring
• satisfying an early access requirement, such as severe financial hardship or compassionate grounds.

At 62 years old, your father has reached his preservation age. However, to access his super on the basis of retirement, he needs to have ceased gainful employment and the fund trustee must be satisfied he has no intention of becoming employed again in the future.

If your father stopped working in 2025 and doesn't intend to work again, he may meet the retirement condition of release. He'll need to contact his super fund directly to confirm his eligibility and apply for a withdrawal. The super fund will assess whether he meets the retirement definition.

Departing Australia superannuation payment (DASP) rules apply to former temporary residents who've left Australia permanently, not to people currently in Australia on temporary visas.

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