To qualify for the Age Pension, you generally need to have reached Age Pension age, which is currently 67, meet Australian residence rules and pass income and assets tests. Usually, you must have been an Australian resident for at least 10 years in total, including five continuous years, although exceptions and international agreements may apply. Your payment rate and eligibility can depend on your income, investments, property and other assets, with your principal home generally treated differently from other property. Services Australia makes the final decision, so check the official eligibility rules before claiming.