How long does a DASP application take to process?

What happens after you submit a DASP application?

The process after lodgment:

1. The ATO verifies your visa and residency information
2. The application is forwarded to your super fund
3. The fund verifies your membership details and identity
4. The fund calculates the payable amount and applies the 65% DASP tax
5. The net payment is released to your nominated bank account

Each stage usually takes a few business days. The total timeline depends on how quickly the fund processes its side.

What can cause DASP delays?

The most common causes of delay are:

• Name mismatch: the name on your application does not exactly match the name your super fund has on record
• Date of birth mismatch: a typo or format difference
• Address discrepancies: addresses recorded inconsistently across systems
• Applying before visa expiry: DASP applications while a valid working holiday visa is still active are usually rejected
• Multiple member numbers in one fund: rare but happens with very large funds

When you lodge through our service, we cross-check every detail against the fund's records before submitting, which avoids most of these issues from the start.

What if 28 days pass without payment?

If your DASP application is taking longer than expected:

• Our team checks the status directly with the fund and the ATO
• We identify which stage the application is stuck at
• We follow up on your behalf and resolve any verification issues
• You do not need to contact the fund or ATO yourself

Get in touch at any point if you want a status update on your application.

What if you applied for multiple funds?

If you had super in multiple funds and we lodged separate DASP applications for each:

• Each application has its own independent timeline
• One fund may pay out faster than another
• We track every application's reference number for you
• We notify you as each payment is released

Total time from first lodgment to last payment is usually four to six weeks, occasionally longer if any fund is slow to verify.

What about international payment delays?

After the fund releases the payment, the international transfer can take additional time depending on your country and bank:

• Australian bank accounts: payment usually appears within 1-2 business days
• Major overseas banks (UK, US, EU): 2-5 business days
• Smaller or regional banks: up to 10 business days

Account currency conversion can also affect timing. If you want to receive the funds in a specific currency, let us know when we set up the application.