Export child benefit Amsterdam: rules and conditions

Export child benefit in Amsterdam: rules and conditions

Export child benefit means that as a resident of Amsterdam or Dutch citizen, you can receive child benefit for your children, even if you live abroad. This scheme applies under strict conditions from the Dutch government and EU agreements. It is intended for Amsterdammers who, for example, are expats, work abroad or leave their children in the Netherlands, while the foreign child benefit is lower.

What does export child benefit entail for Amsterdam?

Export child benefit allows you to receive child benefit from the Netherlands, even if you no longer live in Amsterdam or elsewhere in the Netherlands. Relevant for:

• Amsterdam parents who move abroad but leave their children in the Netherlands (e.g., Amsterdam).
• Parents from Amsterdam who work abroad, with children with the ex-partner in the Netherlands.
• Cases where foreign child benefit is lower than the Dutch standard.

Legal basis

Laid down in:

• Child Benefit Act (WK).
• Export Child Benefit Regulation.
• EU coordination regulation on social security.

Conditions for export child benefit

Essential requirements:

1. Nationality and residence

You must:

• Be a Dutch citizen.
• Have your centre of interests abroad (work, family, housing).

2. Child in the Netherlands

Children must:

• Ordinarily reside in the Netherlands (e.g., Amsterdam), with BSN and address.
• Not claim child benefit or claim lower child benefit in your country of residence.

3. Prevention of double payment

Double child benefit not allowed; EU rules designate one country. SVB checks.

Amount of export child benefit

Equal to Dutch standard, adjusted for:

• Age.
• Disability or chronic condition.