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tapasandolives(Newbie)Newbie
24 Mar 2024

I am a temporary visa holder (resident for tax purposes) who has never departed Australia, except for holidays whilst holding a valid 'multiple entries' visa.


If I obtain permanent residency in Australia, will the super I received whilst being on a temporary visa still be subject to DASP (for example if I were to claim my super when retiring as an Australian resident living in Australia at age 60), or does DASP no longer apply to any prior contributions once I obtain PR?


In other words, will a temporary visa holder who becomes a permanent resident in Australia enjoy the same super entitlements as all other Australians, no DASP for contributions made as a temp?


Thank you :)

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MelATO(Community Support)Community Support
25 Mar 2024

Hi @tapasandolives,

 

You can't claim your super under DASP if you're a permanent resident of Australia, including any contributions made while on a temporary visa as these won't be split up.

 

Your super will stay in the superfund until you're eligible to access it.

 

Check out one of our similar posts and our further info on Claiming your DASP.

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MelATO(Community Support)Community Support
25 Mar 2024

Hi @tapasandolives,

 

You can't claim your super under DASP if you're a permanent resident of Australia, including any contributions made while on a temporary visa as these won't be split up.

 

Your super will stay in the superfund until you're eligible to access it.

 

Check out one of our similar posts and our further info on Claiming your DASP.

tapasandolives(Newbie)Newbie
27 Mar 2024

Thank you very much Mel. I have reviewed the similar post you mentioned and the advice given there.


I have two follow up questions that I am not entirely clear on yet and would greatly appreciate your confirmation.


If a temporary visa holder becomes a permanent resident, but then returns to live in their home country/or another country prior to the age of 60, do they then have to pay DASP?


Alternatively, if a temporary visa holder who became a PR leaves Australia as a PR to live overseas, after becoming eligible to access their superannuation in Australia, can they continue to access their Australian superannuation from overseas without having to pay DASP?


Thank you :)

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