› If the first day of unemployment is known, you can apply online by visiting UWV WERKberdift. For the application you will need your DigiD code as well as your BSN. A complete guide with all the steps you need to follow in order to apply online can be found at your local office.
› Within a few days after your application you will receive a call from the Institute for Employee Benefit Schemes (UWV) to arrange an appointment with a job advisor assigned by the local employment office.
› In addition, a letter is sent to the applicant's home address enclosing an application form (Wijzigingsformulier WW). In that way, you can resend the application if some of the information has changed and / or is incorrect.
› The applicant should also send:
- letter / contract of termination
- certified copy of last salary (wage slip)
- original employment contract
- official document clearly showing BSN
- valid proof of identity (not driving license)
A notification for this procedure is to be expected.
› Four weeks after the online application for the WW benefit, UWV will confirm their decision with a letter. The WW subsidy will start on your first day of unemployment. Receiving an advanced payment if UVW cannot consider the unemployment benefit request within those four weeks is also possible.
