Lived or living outside Canada – Pensions and benefits

If you have ever lived or worked outside of Canada, you may be eligible for pensions and benefits from Canada, another country, or both. You may also be eligible if you are the spouse or child of someone who has lived or worked outside of Canada.

Sections

Do you qualify: How living abroad affects eligibility, tips to plan ahead if you live and work in more than one country, and what to do if you don’t meet the contribution and residency requirements.
Social security agreements: Find out which countries have social security agreements, how they can help you qualify, what to do if there is no agreement, and how to apply.
Taxes – Foreign and Canadian pensions and benefits: Understand how taxes apply to foreign and Canadian pensions and benefits and get contact information for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Managing Canadian pensions and benefits outside of Canada: Check your application status, learn what to do if you disagree with a decision, understand when and how you’ll receive payments, and know when to contact us.