Specific information for cross-border commuters
You are regarded as a cross-border commuter if you cross the border between Germany, Belgium or the Netherlands to work, study or do business, or if you live in one country and receive a benefit from the other country.
The Grensinfopunt website
Follow the steps on the Grensinfopunt website to find more information about tax, social insurance and health insurance. The rules for passports, driving licences, residence permits and diplomas are also explained here.
Organisations linked to Grensinfopunt
Grensinfopunt will refer you to the right organisation for your question or problem. So you will know straight away which organisation to contact.
What are the relevant government organisations?
- Ministry of Finance You will be directed to an external website. This will open in a new screen.
- Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment You will be directed to an external website. This will open in a new screen.
- Tax and Customs Administration You will be directed to an external website. This will open in a new screen.
- UWV Employee Insurance Agency You will be directed to an external website. This will open in a new screen.
- CAK You will be directed to an external website. This will open in a new screen.
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, Bureaus for Belgian and German Affairs