Application procedure

› 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, the
applicant can resend the application if some of
the information provided online 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, any
official document clearly showing BSN and
identification (ID or passport). A notification for
this procedure as well 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. There is also a possibility
to receive an advanced payment if UVW will not
be able to consider the unemployment benefit
request within those four weeks.