Child care benefit

Will your children be going to day care after you move to the Netherlands? Then you are most likely eligible for a childcare benefit. This is a subsidy to help cover the costs of childcare. In order to receive a childcare benefit, both you and your benefit partner must be employed or studying. You can also receive the benefit if you are not employed, but your chances of finding work are increased if you follow, for example, a re-integration programme via UWV or the municipality. Furthermore, your child must go to a registered childcare organisation. Do you want to apply for a childcare benefit? You can do this at the Dutch Tax Administration.