Proof of identification documents for overseas residents

If you live overseas or you direct VicSuper to make payments to an overseas address or to a foreign bank account, your verification documents must include a passport or similar document for the purpose of international travel as described in point 2 and 3 below, as well as documentation which verifies your full name, residential address and date of birth.

What proof of identity information must be provided?

1. A passport issued by the Commonwealth, or
2. A passport or a similar document issued for the purpose of international travel, that:
   a) contains a photograph and the signature of the person in whose name the document is issued
   b) is issued by a foreign government, the United Nations or an agency of the United Nations, and
   c) if it is written in a language that is not understood by the person carrying out the verification, is accompanied by an English translation prepared by an accredited translator.
3. And, one of the following:
   a) a licence or permit issued under the law or equivalent authority of a foreign country for the purpose of driving a vehicle that contains a photograph of the person in whose name the document is issued and contains their residential address, or
   b) a notice that:
       i) was issued to an individual by a local government body or utilities provider within the preceding three months
       ii) contains the name of the individual and his or her residential address, and
       iii) records the provision of services by that local government body or utilities provider to that address or to that person.

Who can certify the document as a true copy?

The following people can certify copies for overseas residents:

• a judge of a court
• a registrar or deputy registrar of a court 
• a police officer 
• an Australian consular officer or an Australian diplomatic officer (within the meaning of the Consular Fees Act 1955)
• Employee of the Australian Trade Commission who is:
• in a country or place outside Australia; and
• authorised under paragraph 3 (d) of the Consular Fees Act 1955; and
• exercising his or her function in that place
• Employee of the Commonwealth who is:
• in a country or place outside Australia; and
• authorised under paragraph 3 (d) of the Consular Fees Act 1955; and
• exercising his or her function in that place.