Claim Your Australian Super After Leaving Australia (DASP)
Worked in Australia on a temporary visa? You may be able to claim the super your employers paid after you’ve left Australia.
ISM Accountants & Advisors can help you with our Departing Australia Superannuation Service to check your eligibility, identify your super, prepare the required information, and manage your DASP application.
Eligibility Support
Super Search Assistance
Application Guidance
Follow-Up Support
We Handle the DASP Process With You
Claiming your Australian super after leaving the country can involve more than completing a form. You may have worked for several employers, have super in multiple funds, or discover that some of your super has been transferred to the ATO.
Our DASP service helps you work through the process from eligibility to application.
Check Your
Eligibility
We review your visa history, departure status, and relevant details to help you understand whether you may qualify for a DASP claim.
Find Your
Super
We help you identify where your super may be held, including with previous super funds or the ATO as unclaimed super money.
Prepare & Lodge Your Claim
We help you organise the information and supporting documents needed for your superannuation application and explain the lodgement process.
Follow Up on Your
Claim
If your super fund or the ATO requests additional information, we can help you understand what is needed and the next steps to take.
Who Can Claim DASP?
You worked in Australia while holding an eligible temporary resident visa.
Your visa has expired or been cancelled.
You have left Australia.
You don't currently hold another Australian visa.
You are not an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen.
You have super accumulated while working in Australia.
Important eligibility exclusions: DASP is generally not available to Australian citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens, or holders of certain temporary visas, including visa subclasses 405 and 410. |
Not sure whether your visa qualifies?
We can check your situation before you proceed.
Left Australia?
We Can Still Help
You don’t need to be in Australia to get help with your DASP claim.
If you have already returned to your home country, we can help you understand what information is needed, where your super may be held, and what steps you need to take next.
Whether you left Australia recently or some time ago, we can help you work through the DASP process.
If it has been more than six months since you left Australia and your visa has ceased, your super may have been transferred to the ATO as unclaimed super money. This does not mean you have lost your super. If you are eligible, you may still be able to claim it from the ATO.
Your DASP Claim, Step by Step
We guide you through the process so you understand what information is needed and what happens next.
Step 1: Tell Us About Your Situation
Share basic details about your visa history, previous Australian employment, and superannuation. This helps us understand your circumstances and the assistance you may need.
Step 3: Identify Your Super and Prepare Application
We help you identify where your super may be held and organise the required information and supporting documents for your application.
Step 2: Review Your Eligibility
We review your circumstances, visa history, and superannuation details to help you understand whether you meet the eligibility requirements for a DASP claim.
Step 4: Lodge and Follow Up
Where authorised and agreed as part of our service, we assist with the appropriate lodgement process and help you respond to requests for additional information.
The exact steps may vary depending on whether your super is held by a super fund or the ATO.
Worked for Multiple Employers? Find Your Super
If you changed jobs while working in Australia, your super may be spread across multiple accounts.
Each employer may have contributed to a different Australian super fund. Some accounts may be inactive, while eligible unclaimed amounts may have been transferred to the ATO.
Finding all your super is an important step before completing your claim. The process can differ depending on where the money is held.
We can help you understand how to identify your super accounts, determine which process applies, and organise the information needed to move forward.
No problem. We’ll help you work through them.
Tax Deductions From Your DASP
DASP payments are generally subject to withholding tax. The amount deducted depends on the taxable components of your payment and the rules that apply to your circumstances.
For general guidance, the following rates commonly apply:
| DASP component | General withholding rate |
|---|---|
| Tax-free component | 0% |
| Taxed element of the taxable component for ordinary DASP | 35% |
| Untaxed element of the taxable component for ordinary DASP | 45% |
| Applicable working holiday maker DASP taxable component | 65% |
The working holiday maker rate applies under specific rules and should not be assumed to apply to every super contribution made by someone who has held a working holiday visa.
Your actual payment and tax treatment depend on the composition of your super and the rules applicable to your claim. We can help you understand the relevant tax considerations before you proceed.
DASP Payment Options
Once your DASP application is approved, the available payment method depends on where your super is held and the options offered by the relevant provider.
Available payment methods may include:
Electronic transfer to an Australian bank account.
Cheque in Australian dollars.
International money transfer, where the super fund offers this option.
For ATO-held super, payment arrangements are different. Eligible payments are generally made to an Australian financial institution account where valid account details are available, or through the applicable cheque process.
Documents and Information You Will Need to Claim DASP
Passport details
Australian visa details and relevant visa history
Tax File Number (TFN), if available or required
Date of birth
Super fund names and account details
Super member or account numbers, if available
Previous Australian employment details
Relevant bank or payment information
Don't Have All Your Documents?
That’s okay. Tell us what you have, and we’ll help you understand what else may be required
Choose ISM Accountants & Advisors for Your DASP Claim
Leaving Australia doesn’t always mean your super claim is straightforward. You may have multiple super accounts, an old visa history, missing documents or super that has already been transferred to the ATO. ISM Accountants & Advisors can help simplify the process and give you support from the initial eligibility check through to the next steps after your application.
DASP Eligibility Support
We help you understand whether your circumstances may meet the requirements for a DASP claim.
Superannuation Application Assistance
We help organise the information required for your claim and reduce the risk of delays caused by incomplete information.
Document Guidance
We help you understand what identification, visa, and super information may be needed.
Super Account Assistance
We help identify where your super is held, including situations involving multiple funds or ATO-held super.
DASP Tax Guidance
We explain how DASP tax may apply to your payment and what factors can affect the amount you receive after tax.
Support From Overseas
Already back in your home country? You can still get assistance with your DASP claim.
Get a Quote for DASP Assistance
Every DASP claim is different. The assistance required may depend on your circumstances and how complex your claim is.
The number of super funds involved.
Whether your super is held by a fund or the ATO.
Your visa history and eligibility circumstances.
The information and documents available.
Whether additional clarification or follow-up is required.
Tell us a little about your situation, and we’ll review your requirements and provide a quote before you decide to proceed.
Before We Start
It may be helpful to have your
Passport details
Visa details
TFN
Super fund details
You do not need to provide sensitive identification or banking documents through the initial enquiry form.
Don't Leave Your Australian Super Behind
There could be super waiting for you. Let us check your situation, track it down, and walk you through the DASP claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Departing Australia Superannuation Payment allows eligible former temporary residents to claim their Australian super after leaving Australia and meeting the relevant visa and eligibility requirements.
You may generally be eligible if you worked in Australia on an eligible temporary visa, have left Australia, your visa has expired or been cancelled, and you do not hold another Australian visa in effect. Australian citizens, permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens are generally excluded from the standard DASP process.
You generally need to have left Australia and have your eligible visa cease to be in effect before submitting a DASP claim. You can prepare your information and documents in advance.
Yes. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can generally apply for DASP after returning to your home country. You do not need to be physically present in Australia to make an eligible claim.
Yes, eligible super held across multiple funds may be claimed through the applicable process. The steps may differ depending on where each account is held. We can help you understand what information is needed to identify and claim your super.
Yes, eligible former temporary residents can generally still claim their DASP after six months. If the relevant conditions are met, super may have been transferred to the ATO as unclaimed super money. You can still make an eligible claim through the appropriate process.
The tax withheld depends on the components of your payment and the applicable rules. Ordinary DASP generally has different rates for taxed and untaxed elements, while applicable working holiday maker DASP payments can be subject to a 65% withholding rate on the taxable component.
Specific tax rules apply to DASP payments covered by the working holiday maker provisions. The 65% rate applies to the relevant taxable component under those rules. Your visa and contribution history may affect how your payment is treated.
Processing time depends on the application, the super fund or ATO involved, and whether additional information is required. Complete applications may be processed more quickly, while verification requests or missing documents can cause delays.
You can still contact us to discuss your circumstances. We can help you understand which information may be required and what options may be available if you cannot locate certain documents.
No. Eligible applicants can generally use the official ATO DASP online application system to apply themselves. However, if you have multiple super accounts, missing information, questions about tax, or need help understanding the process, professional assistance may be useful.
We can help you prepare the required information and explain the relevant application process. Where authorised and agreed as part of our service, we can also assist with lodgement and follow-up. The exact assistance available will depend on your circumstances and the agreed scope of work.
Ready to Claim Your Australian Super?
If you have left Australia after working on an eligible temporary visa, you may still be able to claim your accumulated super.
ISM Accountants & Advisors can help you understand your eligibility, identify where your super may be held, prepare your application information, and navigate the DASP process. Take the first step towards understanding your options.
Not sure what assistance you need?
Get a quote for your DASP claim.