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?

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.

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

Australia's superannuation and pension system - the envy of the world ("So if it ain't broke, why fix it?")

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Published 13 June 2018 5:47pm

Updated 13 June 2018 7:42pm

By Christian Froelicher

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