If you’re a temporary resident, your employer can make SG payments to your super fund and your super will remain in your fund for as long as you’re in Australia.
When you leave Australia, you need to claim your super from your fund within six months or your super will be paid to the Commonwealth as unclaimed money. You can claim your super from the Commonwealth at any time. If you have unclaimed money, contact the Australian Tax Office on 13 10 20.
Applying for your Departing Australia Superannuation Payment (DASP)
You will need to apply for your DASP directly through the ATO website here.
You can either:
- use their online system to complete the entire process OR
- complete their form online, print it our and mail it to us at:
HOSTPLUS Executive
Locked Bag 969
Carlton South VIC 3053
To be eligible you need to have departed Australia permanently, and be able to provide supporting documents:
To find out more, call us on 1300 799 998 between 8.00am and 8.00pm, Monday to Friday.
From 1 April 2009, any super benefits paid to eligible temporary residents may be subject to the Departing Australia Superannuation Payment (DASP) withholding tax – 35% for the taxed element and 45% for the untaxed element of the taxable component.