Australia Super DASP After Moving to India
Temporary resident DASP withdrawal: eligibility, 65% withholding, India tax, and when to keep super preserved.
The 60-second version
DASP is not free money — Australia withholds 65% on employer contributions for many temporary residents. India may tax the net receipt when you are ROR.
DASP is a taxed exit
Temporary residents (most Indian workers on 482/485 visas) can claim DASP after leaving Australia permanently and visa ceases.
ATO withholds 65% on taxed element of employer contributions and 35% on taxed element of personal contributions for many DASP cases — verify your component split on the statement.
India taxes the net received amount when you are ROR unless RNOR window shields foreign income — get CA opinion before applying.
Broader exit: Australia return guide.
DASP vs keeping super in Australia
| Path | When | Tax friction |
|---|---|---|
| DASP claim | Left AU permanently, visa ceased | ATO withholding 35–65% |
| Keep until retirement age | If PR obtained | Not available to most temp workers |
| Transfer to Indian NPS | Not direct | Separate voluntary contribution |
| Leave in AU fund | If fund allows non-resident | Schedule FA ongoing |
DASP sequence
Confirm visa ceased
DASP requires permanent departure + visa end.
Apply via ATO online
Link super fund details and passport.
Fund releases to AU/NRE bank
Wire to India with FIRC.
Model India tax
RNOR vs ROR in receipt year.
Disclose Schedule FA
If super balance remains in AU fund instead.
DASP cash path
DASP kit
- Super fund member number.
- Visa cancellation proof.
- Passport biodata.
- Indian bank SWIFT.
- ATO DASP acknowledgement.
Need help with Tax & Residency?
Share your blocker in one line. Our experts will reply with practical next steps.
Do not assume 65% is all you lose
India ROR tax may apply on net after ATO withholding — model combined rate.
Quick visual
Animated decision map
Community signal
What to watch in real discussions
Search community threads for the exact phrase, then treat repeated complaints as risk signals rather than official advice.
Open nofollow community search ->Interactive checkpoint
Turn this guide into a decision file
0 of 4 checked
PR holders and DASP?
Generally not eligible — super stays until preservation age.
DASP to NRE?
Yes with inward remittance documentation.
Form 67 for DASP?
If claiming ATO withholding as credit against India tax.
Multiple super funds?
Separate DASP per fund — same visa proof.
How long processing?
2–8 weeks typical ATO + fund.
SMSF DASP?
More complex — specialist accountant required.
Your tax year is already running.
RNOR status, exit timing, and DTAA benefits all depend on decisions you make before you land. Don't guess.