Usually, you can do this with a passport. How your benefits are calculated The OAS pension is similar to a large pie divided into 40 equal portions. If you qualify for the full pension, you are entitled to receive all 40 portions each month. If you qualify for a partial pension, you will receive some, but not all, of the 40 portions each month. Usually your OAS pension begins either on the month after you have met the residence requirements or the month after your 65th birthday, whichever comes later.
Payments usually arrive in the last three banking days of each month.
Normally, the payment is deposited directly into the recipient's bank account. The direct deposit service offers the following advantages. Your deposit will always be on time and you can start using the money and earning interest immediately. Your payment can never be lost, stolen or damaged. Your pension will automatically be deposited into your account if you are ill, on vacation or travelling.