If you move overseas permanently, other than to Australia, you can withdraw your savings (excluding any Australian sourced funds) from KiwiSaver after you've been overseas for one year.
To apply, please complete our Permanent Emigration Withdrawal Application Form (PDF 56kB).
If you’re moving to Australia, you can transfer your KiwiSaver savings to an Australian complying superannuation fund that is willing to accept the transfer. See transfer your KiwiSaver savings to Australia.