When are you insured under the Dutch child benefit scheme if you work in 2 or more countries?

If you are resident or work in the Netherlands, you will normally be insured under the Dutch child benefit scheme automatically. However, if you work in 2 or more countries, different rules may apply.

Find out whether you are insured under the Dutch child benefit scheme

You are employed in 2 or more EU countries

If you are employed in 2 or more EU countries, you will be insured in the country where you live, providing:

  • you work at least 25% of your working hours in your country of residence, or
  • you work for a company that is based in the country where you live

You work for 2 or more employers in different EU countries

You will be insured in the country where you live. This is also the case if you work in international transport.

Your situation is different

If your situation is different and you want to know whether you are insured under the Dutch child benefit scheme, please contact us.