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EU coordination rules child benefit Westland

The **EU coordination rules child benefit** in Westland determine which EU country pays your child benefit. Learn about your rights when moving, with help from Juridisch Loket Westland.

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EU coordination rules child benefit in Westland: rights on EU relocation

In Westland, the **EU coordination rules child benefit** (Regulation 883/2004) apply to determine which country pays child benefit if you or your child lives in another EU country. These rules prevent double payments and ensure smooth payment. Residents of Westland who move temporarily or permanently, or whose child resides elsewhere, benefit from this. Contact Juridisch Loket Westland for personal advice.

Applicable to all EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Even if you live in Westland but work in another EU country, these rules apply. The District Court of The Hague (district) handles related cases.

Legal basis: Regulation 883/2004

The core is Regulation (EC) No 883/2004, which regulates coordination of social security in the EU. Key points:

  • Responsible country for child benefit (art. 67).
  • Application procedures abroad.
  • Rights when residing in another EU country.

Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 regulates implementation, including forms such as E121 (child benefit) or A1 (social security).

When do the rules apply in Westland?

Relevant for Westland residents in these cases:

  • You move from Westland to another EU country, child remains in the Netherlands: the Netherlands often responsible.
  • You in Westland, child in another EU country: Country of child often responsible.
  • You work in another EU country, live in Westland: Country of employment may be responsible.
  • Temporarily abroad from Westland: the Netherlands often continues to pay if child in NL.

Priority: country of child (art. 67). Strong ties to Westland (residence, school) keep the Netherlands responsible.

Responsible country for child benefit?

Depends on the situation; see the table below for Westland context:

Situation in Westland Responsible country Explanation
You from Westland to another EU country, child in NL Netherlands Netherlands pays if child lives/attends school there; check with Juridisch Loket Westland.
You in Westland, child in another EU country Country of child Child's country has priority, unless strong NL ties (school/work).
You live Westland, work another EU country Netherlands (usually) If child in Westland; otherwise country of employment.
Temporarily abroad from Westland Netherlands Valid up to >3 months; child in NL keeps NL responsible.

How do you apply for child benefit?

Contact your current benefits agency or SVB. Request forms via Juridisch Loket Westland for Westland-specific advice. In case of disputes: District Court of The Hague. Export rights without interruption thanks to EU rules.

Tip for Westland: Report relocation immediately to the municipality and SVB. For help: Juridisch Loket Westland (free first-line legal assistance).