- FAQ - How to apply for a retirement withdrawal
Frequently Asked Questions
How to apply for a retirement withdrawal
Once you turn 65, you can access your KiwiSaver savings - fully, partially, or through regular payments.
How to Apply
1. Download and complete the Generate KiwiSaver Retirement Withdrawal Form
2. Include:
- A certified copy of your ID (passport or driver licence)
- Proof of your NZ address (e.g. recent bill or bank letter)
- Proof of your bank account (e.g. bank statement or screenshot showing your name and account number)
3. Sign the Statutory Declaration in front of a Justice of the Peace, solicitor, or authorised witness.
If you’ve already made an initial retirement withdrawal:
Use the shorter Subsequent Retirement Withdrawal Form – no Statutory Declaration needed.
Allow at least 10 business days for processing for an initial retirement withdrawal and 5 days for a subsequent retirement.