Find the best financial services for you at: SMARTFINANCESOLUTIONS.NET - Can I file for Australian bankruptcy whilst living overseas? - I've been living outside of Australia for 3 years, and have no intention of returning in the forseeable future. br I have a credit card debt. and no assets at all in Australia. br I have no job and little assets in the country that I reside in (Vietnam). br I'm thinking about filing for bankruptcy as I am unable to pay for the credit card debt. All the research I've done refers to being restricted from leaving the country if filing in Australia.