Step 05 โ Separate application required
Superannuation DASP Refund
Must be applied for separately from your Tax Return. Available after leaving Australia and visa expiry. Unclaimed Super goes to ATO.
01 โ Check eligibility
DASP eligibility
Worked in Australia on a temporary visa (including WHV) and have permanently departed or visa has expired or been cancelled.
02 โ Find your Super
Locate Super Fund
myGov โ ATO โ Super tab to see all Super accounts and balances. You may have multiple funds.
03 โ Apply DASP
ATO DASP portal
Apply at ato.gov.au/dasp or contact each Super Fund directly. Processing time 4โ6 weeks.
Example โ annual income $45,000
AUD 1,686
Super accumulated $4,818 ร after 65% DASP withholding
Super contribution rate (2024-25)11.5%
$45,000 income accumulationAUD 4,818 (example)
DASP withholding tax65%
You receive (35%)AUD ~1,686
65% rate โ but still claim it
65% is withheld as tax on DASP refunds, so you receive about 35% of your total Super. But if you don't claim it, it stays with the ATO โ always apply.