Eesti Vabariigi Suursaatkond Embassy of the Republic of Estonia

Stockholm

No 10.1-13/85

The Embassy of the Republic of Estonia presents its compliments to the Australian

Embassy in Stockholm and has the honour to kindly forward the enclosed note No 10.1-

13/4222 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia to the to the

Department of Social Services at Australian Government.

The Embassy of the Republic of Estonia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the

Australian Embassy in Stockholm the assurances of its highest consideration.

Stockholm, 22nd July, 2026

Encl.

To: Embassy of Australia STOCKHOLM

Ministry ofForeign Affairs Republic of Estonia

NOTE VERBALE

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia presents its compliments to the

Australian Embassy in Stockholm and, with reference to the Agreement Between the Republic

of Estonia and Australia on Social Security, signed on 14 September 2015, has the honour to

convey the following.

The Ministry would like to inform the Embassy of the legislative amendments introduced in

Estonia concerning the replacement of the current survivor’s pension for children with a new

survivor’s benefit. The competent authorities of Estonia have prepared an explanatory letter

outlining these legislative amendments and explaining their implications for the

implementation of the above-mentioned Agreement. The Ministry greatly appreciates the

cooperation between Estonia and Australia, and kindly request the Embassy to forward the

enclosed letter to the competent authorities of Australia.

The Ministry ofForeign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia avail itself of this opportunity to

renew to the Australian Embassy in Stockholm the assurance of its highest consideration.

Enclosed: explanatory letter on behalf of the Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of

Estonia

Tallinn, • July 2026

Australian Embassy STOCKHOLM

Republic of Estonia Ministry of Social Affairs

FOR OFFICIAL USE Notation made on: 03.07.2026 Restriction on access valid until: 03.07.2031 Basis: AvTS § 35 Ig 1 p 3 Holder of information: Ministry of Social Affairs

Australian Government Department of Social Services GPO Box 9820 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia

Our ref 03.07.2026 No 1.4-2/1695-1

Notification regarding changes in legislation

Reference is made to the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and Australia on Social Security, signed on 14 September 2015.

The Republic of Estonia hereby informs the Australian side that, as of 1 October 2026, Estonia will replace the survivor’s pension for children with a new survivor’s benefit under the Family Benefits Act.

The new survivor’s benefit is a flat-rate family benefit intended to provide financial support to a child who has lost one or both parents. It will no longer depend on the deceased parent’s previous insurance record and will be financed from general tax revenues.

As part of the same reform, Estonia will also discontinue granting new survivor’s pensions to widows and widowers.

For persons residing in Australia, any survivor’s pensions awarded before the reform will continue to be paid. In addition, applications will continue to be accepted and processed where the entitlement arose before 1 October 2026. In such cases, the pension will be awarded and paid under the rules applicable before the reform, provided that the statutory conditions are met.

As of May 2026, however, there are no survivor’s pensions currently in payment to persons residing in Australia.

For information, the main features and conditions of the new survivor’s benefit are as follows:

• entitlement arises for children residing in Estonia, irrespective of their nationality and irrespective of the country in which the parent died, provided that the statutory conditions are met;

• it requires a prior connection with Estonia. This condition is met if the eligible child, the person applying for the benefit, or the deceased parent has lived in Estonia for at least 36 months during the 48 consecutive months preceding the application or the death of the parent.

• it is granted until the child reaches the age of 19, or until the age of 21 if the child continues in education, and it is paid as a uniform flat-rate amount for all beneficiaries,

Suur-Ameerika 1 I 10122 Tallinn / ESTONIA / +372 626 9301 / [email protected] / www.sm.ee I Reg no 70001952

irrespective of contributions or insurance periods. The amount of the benefit in 2026 will be EUR 345 per child and will be subject to annual indexation;

• it cannot be paid simultaneously with a survivor’s pension for the same child; if a child is entitled to a survivor’s pension from another state, the amount of that pension is deducted from the amount of the Estonian survivor’s benefit.

Yours sincerely,

Leili Eenlo Head of Social Security Policy

Leili Eenlo +372 5914 3941 [email protected]

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Eesti Vabariigi Suursaatkond Embassy of the Republic of Estonia

Stockholm

No 10.1-13/85

The Embassy of the Republic of Estonia presents its compliments to the Australian

Embassy in Stockholm and has the honour to kindly forward the enclosed note No 10.1-

13/4222 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia to the to the

Department of Social Services at Australian Government.

The Embassy of the Republic of Estonia avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the

Australian Embassy in Stockholm the assurances of its highest consideration.

Stockholm, 22nd July, 2026

Encl.

To: Embassy of Australia STOCKHOLM

Ministry ofForeign Affairs Republic of Estonia

NOTE VERBALE

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia presents its compliments to the

Australian Embassy in Stockholm and, with reference to the Agreement Between the Republic

of Estonia and Australia on Social Security, signed on 14 September 2015, has the honour to

convey the following.

The Ministry would like to inform the Embassy of the legislative amendments introduced in

Estonia concerning the replacement of the current survivor’s pension for children with a new

survivor’s benefit. The competent authorities of Estonia have prepared an explanatory letter

outlining these legislative amendments and explaining their implications for the

implementation of the above-mentioned Agreement. The Ministry greatly appreciates the

cooperation between Estonia and Australia, and kindly request the Embassy to forward the

enclosed letter to the competent authorities of Australia.

The Ministry ofForeign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia avail itself of this opportunity to

renew to the Australian Embassy in Stockholm the assurance of its highest consideration.

Enclosed: explanatory letter on behalf of the Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of

Estonia

Tallinn, • July 2026

Australian Embassy STOCKHOLM

Republic of Estonia Ministry of Social Affairs

FOR OFFICIAL USE Notation made on: 03.07.2026 Restriction on access valid until: 03.07.2031 Basis: AvTS § 35 Ig 1 p 3 Holder of information: Ministry of Social Affairs

Australian Government Department of Social Services GPO Box 9820 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia

Our ref 03.07.2026 No 1.4-2/1695-1

Notification regarding changes in legislation

Reference is made to the Agreement between the Republic of Estonia and Australia on Social Security, signed on 14 September 2015.

The Republic of Estonia hereby informs the Australian side that, as of 1 October 2026, Estonia will replace the survivor’s pension for children with a new survivor’s benefit under the Family Benefits Act.

The new survivor’s benefit is a flat-rate family benefit intended to provide financial support to a child who has lost one or both parents. It will no longer depend on the deceased parent’s previous insurance record and will be financed from general tax revenues.

As part of the same reform, Estonia will also discontinue granting new survivor’s pensions to widows and widowers.

For persons residing in Australia, any survivor’s pensions awarded before the reform will continue to be paid. In addition, applications will continue to be accepted and processed where the entitlement arose before 1 October 2026. In such cases, the pension will be awarded and paid under the rules applicable before the reform, provided that the statutory conditions are met.

As of May 2026, however, there are no survivor’s pensions currently in payment to persons residing in Australia.

For information, the main features and conditions of the new survivor’s benefit are as follows:

• entitlement arises for children residing in Estonia, irrespective of their nationality and irrespective of the country in which the parent died, provided that the statutory conditions are met;

• it requires a prior connection with Estonia. This condition is met if the eligible child, the person applying for the benefit, or the deceased parent has lived in Estonia for at least 36 months during the 48 consecutive months preceding the application or the death of the parent.

• it is granted until the child reaches the age of 19, or until the age of 21 if the child continues in education, and it is paid as a uniform flat-rate amount for all beneficiaries,

Suur-Ameerika 1 I 10122 Tallinn / ESTONIA / +372 626 9301 / [email protected] / www.sm.ee I Reg no 70001952

irrespective of contributions or insurance periods. The amount of the benefit in 2026 will be EUR 345 per child and will be subject to annual indexation;

• it cannot be paid simultaneously with a survivor’s pension for the same child; if a child is entitled to a survivor’s pension from another state, the amount of that pension is deducted from the amount of the Estonian survivor’s benefit.

Yours sincerely,

Leili Eenlo Head of Social Security Policy

Leili Eenlo +372 5914 3941 [email protected]

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EA-GUIDE

EA-AGE/SUR-2212

Agreement on Social Security

between Estonia and Australia

Guide to claiming an Estonian pension

Important Note: To avoid delays, when returning your claim to us, please include the ‘Foreign Pension Claim Coversheet’ on top of all other documents.

If you (or the deceased person) had at least one year of Estonian insurance, the Agreement may help you to get an Estonian old age or survivor pension.

We can help you make a claim. All of the forms you need are provided in this package:

 Estonian Pension Application

 Verification of working life residence in Australia

You will need to confirm your identity. If you get a Centrelink payment from us, we will verify your identity for you. If you don’t get a payment from us, you will need to confirm your identity to us. For help, go to servicesaustralia.gov.au/identity

You will need to provide any other documents that are requested in the claim form. We can make certified copies of original documents for you. You can either:

 Send your Estonian pension claim form and documents to our International Services in the reply paid envelope included in this package.

OR

 Lodge your claim forms and documents in person at one of our service centres.

Note: We recommend you don’t send original documents in the mail.

We cannot be sure if you will be paid an Estonian pension. Only the Estonian authorities can decide that, after you make a claim.

After your claim is sent to Estonia, we will send you a letter with contact details for the Estonian authorities. If you have any queries about your claim after it has been sent to Estonia, you should contact the Estonian authorities directly.

If you think you are not eligible for an Estonian pension or want to apply for an exemption, please call International Services on 131 673.

EA-GUIDE

EA-AGE/SUR-2212

What to do now

Step 1

Complete the forms:

 Estonian Pension Application

 Verification of working life residence in Australia

Please make sure you answer all of the questions and sign the forms.

Step 2

Make sure you have:

 all the required documents, including the ‘Foreign Pension Claim Coversheet’

 all documents requested in the Estonian claim forms

 documents to confirm your identity to us, if you don’t get a Centrelink payment from us

Step 3

Send your claim forms and documents to our International Services in the reply paid envelope included in this package. Please ensure that the ‘Foreign Pension Claim Coversheet’ is placed on top of all the other forms and documents

OR

Take your claim forms, all the required documents, this Guide and the ‘Foreign Pension Claim Coversheet’ to your local service centre. We will accept your forms and, if necessary, we will make certified copies of your original documents and return them to you.

Note: We recommend you don’t send original documents in the mail.

If you need help

If you need help with your claim, you can call International Services on 131 673.

Information in languages other than English is also available on 131 202.

Note: Call charges apply – calls from mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate.

You can also visit our website: servicesaustralia.gov.au or write to us at:

International Services

PO Box 7809

Canberra BC ACT 2610

EST/AUS1

ESTONIAN PENSION APPLICATION EESTI PENSIONIAVALDUS

Social Insurance Board Sotsiaalkindlustusamet

Endla 8, 15092 Tallinn, ESTONIA

I APPLY FOR PALUN MULLE MÄÄRATA

Old age pension Vanaduspension

Survivor’s pension Toitjakaotuspension

(type of pension/ pensioni liik)

I declare that I Teatan, et

receive / saan do not receive/ ei saa

a pension from the other country pensioni välisriigist

1. APPLICANT’S INFORMATION TAOTLEJA ANDMED

First name Eesnimi

Surname Perekonnanimi

Previous names Varasemad nimed

Personal ID number/ Date of birth Isikukood / Sünniaeg

Address Aadress

Email, phone number/ E-post, telefoni nr.

2. LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OR GUARDIAN SEADUSLIKU ESINDAJA VÕI EESTKOSTJA ANDMED

First name Eesnimi

Surname Perekonnanimi

Previous names Varasemad nimed

Personal ID number/ Date of birth Isikukood / Sünniaeg

Address Aadress

Email, phone number/ E-post, telefoni nr.

3. DATA OF THE INSURED PERSON KINDLUSTATUD ISIKU ANDMED

First name Eesnimi

Surname Perekonnanimi

Previous names Varasemad nimed

Personal ID number/ Date of birth Isikukood / Sünniaeg

Address Aadress

Email, phone number/ E-post, telefoni nr.

4. WORKING INFORMATION INFORMATSIOON TÖÖTAMISE KOHTA

I have worked / survivor has worked in foreign countries: Olen töötanud / toitja on töötanud välisriikides

Country Riik

The employer's name Tööandja nimetus

Period of employment Töötamise periood

At the present, I work Käesoleval ajal töötan:

the employer's name and the profession)

(tööandja nimetus ja kellena töötan

At the present I do not work Käesoleval ajal ei tööta

5. PAYMENT TO BANK ACCOUNT MAKSMINE PANGA KAUDU

Bank account holder name Konto omaniku nimi:

Name of bank: Panga nimi:

Address of bank: Panga aadress:

Bank Identification code (BIC): Panga kood (BIC):

Australian BSB code (Bank, State, Branch) Austraalia panga BSB code (Bank, State, Branch)

Account number: Arvelduskonto number:

International Bank Account Number (IBAN): Rahvusvaheline arvelduskonto number (IBAN):

6. INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CHILDREN INFORMATSIOON LASTE KOHTA Surname, first name, date and place of birth Perekonnanimi, eesnimi, sünniaeg, sünnikoht

7. THE CLAIMANT TAOTLEJA

Declares that he/she has raised child (children) for at least eight years Teatab, et ta on kasvatanud last (lapsi) vähemalt kaheksa aastat

Declares that he/she has cared for a child under 3 years of age until the child attained 3 years of age before January the 1, 1999. Teatab, et ta on hooldanud alla 3 aastast last kuni lapse 3 aastaseks saamiseni enne 01.01.1999

Declares that the other parent agrees that the child raising periods are taken into the claimant’s pensionable periods. (enclose a copy of the other parent’s written approval) Teatab, et teine vanem on nõus laste kasvatamise staaži arvestamise kohta taotleja pensioniõigusliku staaži hulka. (lisada teise vanema kirjalik nõusolek)

8. ENCLOSED WITH THE CLAIM AVALDUSELE LISAN

1. Workbook Tööraamat

pcs/ tk.

2. Birth certificate Sünnitunnistus

pcs/ tk.

3. Marriage certificate Abielutunnistus

pcs/ tk.

4. Death certificate Surmatunnistus

pcs/ tk.

5. Military card Sõjaväepilet

pcs/ tk.

6. Document to prove studying Õppimist tõendav dokument

pcs/ tk.

7. Other parent’s approval that the child raising periods can be taken into the claimant’s pensionable periods Teise vanema nõusolek laste kasvatamise aastate arvestamiseks pensioniõigusliku staaži hulka

pcs/ tk.

8. Other documents Muud dokumendid

pcs/ tk.

9. pcs/ tk.

10. pcs/ tk.

9. I CONFIRM THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION: KINNITAN ANDMETE ÕIGSUST:

. . 20 Signature: Allkiri:

Signature of legal representative or guardian: Seadusliku esindaja allkiri:

10. INSTITUTION TRANSMITTING THE FORM: VORMI EDASTAV ASUTUS:

Name: Nimetus:

Address: Aadress:

Signature: Allkiri:

Institution stamp and date Asutuse pitsat ja kuupäev

EA-GUIDE

EA-AGE/SUR-2212

Agreement on Social Security

between Estonia and Australia

Guide to claiming an Estonian pension

Important Note: To avoid delays, when returning your claim to us, please include the ‘Foreign Pension Claim Coversheet’ on top of all other documents.

If you (or the deceased person) had at least one year of Estonian insurance, the Agreement may help you to get an Estonian old age or survivor pension.

We can help you make a claim. All of the forms you need are provided in this package:

 Estonian Pension Application

 Verification of working life residence in Australia

You will need to confirm your identity. If you get a Centrelink payment from us, we will verify your identity for you. If you don’t get a payment from us, you will need to confirm your identity to us. For help, go to servicesaustralia.gov.au/identity

You will need to provide any other documents that are requested in the claim form. We can make certified copies of original documents for you. You can either:

 Send your Estonian pension claim form and documents to our International Services in the reply paid envelope included in this package.

OR

 Lodge your claim forms and documents in person at one of our service centres.

Note: We recommend you don’t send original documents in the mail.

We cannot be sure if you will be paid an Estonian pension. Only the Estonian authorities can decide that, after you make a claim.

After your claim is sent to Estonia, we will send you a letter with contact details for the Estonian authorities. If you have any queries about your claim after it has been sent to Estonia, you should contact the Estonian authorities directly.

If you think you are not eligible for an Estonian pension or want to apply for an exemption, please call International Services on 131 673.

EA-GUIDE

EA-AGE/SUR-2212

What to do now

Step 1

Complete the forms:

 Estonian Pension Application

 Verification of working life residence in Australia

Please make sure you answer all of the questions and sign the forms.

Step 2

Make sure you have:

 all the required documents, including the ‘Foreign Pension Claim Coversheet’

 all documents requested in the Estonian claim forms

 documents to confirm your identity to us, if you don’t get a Centrelink payment from us

Step 3

Send your claim forms and documents to our International Services in the reply paid envelope included in this package. Please ensure that the ‘Foreign Pension Claim Coversheet’ is placed on top of all the other forms and documents

OR

Take your claim forms, all the required documents, this Guide and the ‘Foreign Pension Claim Coversheet’ to your local service centre. We will accept your forms and, if necessary, we will make certified copies of your original documents and return them to you.

Note: We recommend you don’t send original documents in the mail.

If you need help

If you need help with your claim, you can call International Services on 131 673.

Information in languages other than English is also available on 131 202.

Note: Call charges apply – calls from mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate.

You can also visit our website: servicesaustralia.gov.au or write to us at:

International Services

PO Box 7809

Canberra BC ACT 2610

EST/AUS1

ESTONIAN PENSION APPLICATION EESTI PENSIONIAVALDUS

Social Insurance Board Sotsiaalkindlustusamet

Endla 8, 15092 Tallinn, ESTONIA

I APPLY FOR PALUN MULLE MÄÄRATA

Old age pension Vanaduspension

Survivor’s pension Toitjakaotuspension

(type of pension/ pensioni liik)

I declare that I Teatan, et

receive / saan do not receive/ ei saa

a pension from the other country pensioni välisriigist

1. APPLICANT’S INFORMATION TAOTLEJA ANDMED

First name Eesnimi

Surname Perekonnanimi

Previous names Varasemad nimed

Personal ID number/ Date of birth Isikukood / Sünniaeg

Address Aadress

Email, phone number/ E-post, telefoni nr.

2. LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OR GUARDIAN SEADUSLIKU ESINDAJA VÕI EESTKOSTJA ANDMED

First name Eesnimi

Surname Perekonnanimi

Previous names Varasemad nimed

Personal ID number/ Date of birth Isikukood / Sünniaeg

Address Aadress

Email, phone number/ E-post, telefoni nr.

3. DATA OF THE INSURED PERSON KINDLUSTATUD ISIKU ANDMED

First name Eesnimi

Surname Perekonnanimi

Previous names Varasemad nimed

Personal ID number/ Date of birth Isikukood / Sünniaeg

Address Aadress

Email, phone number/ E-post, telefoni nr.

4. WORKING INFORMATION INFORMATSIOON TÖÖTAMISE KOHTA

I have worked / survivor has worked in foreign countries: Olen töötanud / toitja on töötanud välisriikides

Country Riik

The employer's name Tööandja nimetus

Period of employment Töötamise periood

At the present, I work Käesoleval ajal töötan:

the employer's name and the profession)

(tööandja nimetus ja kellena töötan

At the present I do not work Käesoleval ajal ei tööta

5. PAYMENT TO BANK ACCOUNT MAKSMINE PANGA KAUDU

Bank account holder name Konto omaniku nimi:

Name of bank: Panga nimi:

Address of bank: Panga aadress:

Bank Identification code (BIC): Panga kood (BIC):

Australian BSB code (Bank, State, Branch) Austraalia panga BSB code (Bank, State, Branch)

Account number: Arvelduskonto number:

International Bank Account Number (IBAN): Rahvusvaheline arvelduskonto number (IBAN):

6. INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CHILDREN INFORMATSIOON LASTE KOHTA Surname, first name, date and place of birth Perekonnanimi, eesnimi, sünniaeg, sünnikoht

7. THE CLAIMANT TAOTLEJA

Declares that he/she has raised child (children) for at least eight years Teatab, et ta on kasvatanud last (lapsi) vähemalt kaheksa aastat

Declares that he/she has cared for a child under 3 years of age until the child attained 3 years of age before January the 1, 1999. Teatab, et ta on hooldanud alla 3 aastast last kuni lapse 3 aastaseks saamiseni enne 01.01.1999

Declares that the other parent agrees that the child raising periods are taken into the claimant’s pensionable periods. (enclose a copy of the other parent’s written approval) Teatab, et teine vanem on nõus laste kasvatamise staaži arvestamise kohta taotleja pensioniõigusliku staaži hulka. (lisada teise vanema kirjalik nõusolek)

8. ENCLOSED WITH THE CLAIM AVALDUSELE LISAN

1. Workbook Tööraamat

pcs/ tk.

2. Birth certificate Sünnitunnistus

pcs/ tk.

3. Marriage certificate Abielutunnistus

pcs/ tk.

4. Death certificate Surmatunnistus

pcs/ tk.

5. Military card Sõjaväepilet

pcs/ tk.

6. Document to prove studying Õppimist tõendav dokument

pcs/ tk.

7. Other parent’s approval that the child raising periods can be taken into the claimant’s pensionable periods Teise vanema nõusolek laste kasvatamise aastate arvestamiseks pensioniõigusliku staaži hulka

pcs/ tk.

8. Other documents Muud dokumendid

pcs/ tk.

9. pcs/ tk.

10. pcs/ tk.

9. I CONFIRM THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION: KINNITAN ANDMETE ÕIGSUST:

. . 20 Signature: Allkiri:

Signature of legal representative or guardian: Seadusliku esindaja allkiri:

10. INSTITUTION TRANSMITTING THE FORM: VORMI EDASTAV ASUTUS:

Name: Nimetus:

Address: Aadress:

Signature: Allkiri:

Institution stamp and date Asutuse pitsat ja kuupäev