Have you applied for benefits? And don't have enough money to wait for the first benefit payment? Then you can get an initial advance payment within 4 weeks of applying for the benefit.

How does an advance payment work?

  • Do you want to request an advance? If so, tell the staff member handling your request.
  • The advance is at least 90% of the amount of your benefit.
  • Have we not yet made a decision on your application? Then you will receive a new advance every 4 weeks.
  • Are you still not entitled to benefits? Then you must repay all advances.

When can we refuse an advance payment?

  • If you are under 27, you will not receive an advance payment within 4 weeks. This is because you have only applied. You can only apply after 4 weeks. After application, however, you may be entitled to an advance. 
  • If it is clear from the outset when you apply that you are not entitled to benefits, we will not give you an advance.
  • If you do not provide the supporting documents we need, you will not receive an advance payment. 
     

Applying for benefits

  • For all information on how to apply for benefits, see the Assistance, Benefits product.
  • During the intake interview at the Job Center, you can indicate that you would like an advance payment.

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