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If you were affected by the Second World War in Europe or Asia, or by the subsequent disturbances in Asia, or if you have a partner or parent who was affected by the war during this period,

answer the questions below to find out which acts or schemes may be available to you. 

After we receive your application, we will assess whether you qualify for financial assistance and which scheme would be best for you.

You experienced the Second World War in Europe

You experienced the Second World War in Asia

Neithere of the above situations apply to you

None of the situations apply to you

You did not experience the Second World War

You are the widow, widower or a minor orphan of a member of the resistance or a victim of war

You were a prisoner in a camp or you went into hiding to avoid this

You may qualify for assistance under the Benefit Act for Victims of Persecution 1940-1945 (Wuv Act) or the Benefit Act for Civilian War Victims 1940-1945 (Wubo Act).

As a civilian war victim

You may qualify for assistance under the Benefit Act for Civilian War Victims 1940-1945 (Wubo Act).

A member of the resistance

You may qualify for assistance under the Extraordinary Pension Act 1940-1945 (Wbp Act)

Seaman

You may qualify for assistance under the Extraordinary Pension Act for Seamen who are War Victims 1940-1945 (Wbpzo Act).

A victim of persecution

You may qualify for assistance under the Benefit Act for Victims of Persecution 1940-1945 (Wuv Act).

None of the above

You do not qualify for assistance under any of the schemes for members of the resistance or victims of war.

A victim of war

You do not qualify for assistance under any of the schemes for members of the resistance or victims of war.

You were a prisoner in a camp or you went into hiding to avoid this

You may qualify for assistance under the Benefit Act for Victims of Persecution 1940-1945 (Wuv Act), the Benefit Act for Civilian War Victims 1940-1945 (Wubo Act) or the General War Injuries Scheme for Indonesia (AOR).

A victim of war

You may qualify for assistance under the Benefit Act for Civilian War Victims 1940-1945 (Wubo Act) or the General War Injuries Scheme for Indonesia(AOR).

As a civilian war victim

You may qualify for assistance under the Benefit Act for Civilian War Victims 1940-1945 (Wubo Act) or the General War Injuries Scheme for Indonesia(AOR).

You experienced the Second World War in the former Dutch East Indies or New Guinea

You may qualify for assistance under the Benefit Act for Civilian War Victims 1940-1945 (Wubo Act) or the General War Injuries Scheme for Indonesia(AOR).

Member of the resistance

You may qualify for assistance under the Extraordinary Pension Act for Resistance in the Dutch East Indies (Wiv Act).

You have psychological complaints as a result of your parents’ war experiences

You may qualify for assistance under the Temporary Compensation Scheme for Post-war Generation Psychotherapy (Tvp scheme).