Making an application from overseas
A separated parent who is living overseas in a reciprocating
jurisdiction can apply for a child support
assessment if the other parent is living in Australia. If the parent living overseas is a paying
parent they cannot apply for a child support assessment if they are resident in an
excluded jurisdiction.
To make an application a receiving parent who lives overseas in a reciprocating jurisdiction must
have their application for child support forwarded to the CSA through the appropriate authority in their
country. A paying parent who lives overseas can apply either through the appropriate authority in their
country or directly to the CSA in Australia. For more information you can contact the Australian CSA
on +61 131 272 or +61 3 6216 0864.
If you are currently living in a non-reciprocal jurisdiction you will need to phone the
CSA on +61 131 272 to apply. The application will only be accepted if the children are Australian citizens.
If you are applying from within Australia but the other parent is a resident of a non-reciprocal jurisdiction
we cannot accept an application for assessment, you would require a court order.
Existing child support customers moving overseas
Where parents with existing child support cases move overseas, it is important to call the CSA on +61
131 272 or +61 3 6216 0864 to discuss options for maintaining your payments.
What is the process?