Assistance, advance allowance

Have you applied for benefits? And do you not have enough money to wait for the first payment of benefits? Then you can receive a first advance within 4 weeks after applying for benefits.

How does an advance payment work?

  • If you want to request an advance, please tell the employee who is handling your request.
  • The advance is at least 90% of the amount of your benefit.
  • If we have not yet made a decision on your application, you will receive a new advance payment every 4 weeks.
  • If you are not entitled to benefits, you must repay all advances.

When can we refuse an advance payment?

  • If you are younger than 27 years old, you will not receive an advance within 4 weeks. You have only registered. You can only submit an application after 4 weeks. After applying, you may be entitled to an advance. 
  • If it is immediately clear upon application that you are not entitled to benefits, we will not give you an advance.
  • If you do not provide the supporting documents we require, you will not receive an advance payment. 
     

Apply for benefits

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

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