Export child benefit Zoetermeer: rules and conditions

Export child benefit in Zoetermeer: rules and conditions

Export child benefit means that you, as a resident of Zoetermeer or Dutch citizen, can receive child benefit for your children, even if you reside abroad. The Dutch government applies strict conditions and rules, based on national laws and international treaties. This applies to parents from Zoetermeer who, for example, are expats, work abroad or leave their children in the Netherlands.

What does export child benefit entail?

This scheme allows child benefit from the Netherlands to be paid, even when residing abroad. Relevant for Zoetermeer in cases such as:

• Parents from Zoetermeer who live abroad but leave their children in the Netherlands (e.g., Zoetermeer).
• Expat parents with work abroad, children with ex-partner in the Netherlands.
• Residing in a country with lower child benefit.

Legal basis

Laid down in:

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

Conditions for export child benefit

Essential requirements:

1. Nationality and residence

• Dutch citizen.
• Centre of interests abroad (work, family, home).

2. Child in the Netherlands

Children must:

• Ordinarily reside in the Netherlands (Zoetermeer possible) (BSN, address).
• No or lower benefit in your country of residence.

3. Prevention of double payment

No double claim; EU rules designate one country. SVB checks.

Amounts export child benefit 2024

Equal to Dutch standard, depending on age:

Applying in Zoetermeer context

Via SVB (Social Insurance Bank). Proof: residence documents, child address Netherlands. Local help: Juridisch Loket Zoetermeer. Court: District Court of The Hague.