Child benefit (kinderbijslag)
The child benefit aims to help parents cover the cost of raising children by helping cover costs such as children’s clothing, food and school expenses. This is often the most important benefit for many families.
Requirements for child benefit
To be eligible for the allowance you need to be registered and living in the Netherlands. In some cases, you can live in another country – if they have a social security agreement with the Netherlands and if you are insured for the Dutch child benefit scheme (AKW).
The kinderbijslag is provided automatically to parents via the Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB). If not, you can apply for child benefit using your DigiD code. If your child is born in the Netherlands, the SVB should contact you directly.
Amount child benefit 2021
In 2021, the amount per child per quarter is:
- 223,37 euros for children aged 0 to 5 years
- 271,24 euros for children aged 6 to 11 years
- 319,10 euros per quarter for children from 12 to 17 years.
There are different rates for parents with handicapped children.
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