EU Coordination Rules for Child Benefit for Residents of Rijswijk: Your Rights When Moving within the EU
Do you live in Rijswijk and are you considering moving within the EU? The **EU coordination rules for child benefit** (also known as **Regulation 883/2004**) determine which country is responsible for your child benefit. These rules prevent double payments and ensure direct payment without administrative hassle. Particularly relevant if you move temporarily or permanently from Rijswijk to another EU country, or if your child lives elsewhere.
These rules apply to all EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. If you work from Rijswijk in another EU country, they are often directly applicable.
Legal Basis: Regulation 883/2004
The core of EU social security coordination is set out in Regulation (EC) No 883/2004. For residents of Rijswijk, this regulates among other things:
- Which country pays child benefit (art. 67).
- Application procedures for child benefit from abroad.
- Rights to child benefit when residing in another EU country.
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 supplements this with practical rules, such as the E121 form for child benefit or A1 form for social security.
When Do the EU Coordination Rules Apply in Rijswijk?
For residents of Rijswijk, the rules are relevant in situations such as:
- You move from Rijswijk to another EU country, but your child remains in the Netherlands (often the Netherlands is responsible).
- You live in Rijswijk, but your child studies or lives elsewhere in the EU (country of the child often responsible).
- You commute from Rijswijk to work in another EU country (country of employment may be responsible).
- Temporary stay from Rijswijk for work/study, child remains local (Netherlands continues to pay).
Priority lies with the country of residence of the child (art. 67), but ties to Rijswijk (school, work) may keep the Netherlands responsible.
Who Pays Child Benefit for Rijswijk?
Depending on your situation in the Den Haag region:
| Situation from Rijswijk | Responsible Country | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| You move from Rijswijk to another EU country, child in Netherlands | Netherlands | Netherlands pays if child lives/schools here, unless all ties are broken. |
| You in Rijswijk, child in another EU country | Country of child | Country of residence of child has priority, unless strong Dutch ties (e.g. school in Rijswijk). |
| You live Rijswijk, work another EU country | Netherlands (usually) | If child in Rijswijk, Netherlands remains responsible. |
| Temporarily away from Rijswijk (work/study) | Netherlands | Applies as long as child resides in Netherlands and stay <3 months. |
How Do You Apply for Child Benefit from Rijswijk?
Contact the Social Insurance Bank (SVB) or your municipality Rijswijk. For cross-border cases:
- Request a SED form or E form via SVB.
- Consult with employer for A1 declaration.
Need Help in Rijswijk?
For questions about EU child benefit: visit the Rijswijk Legal Advice Centre or engage the District Court of The Hague (district). They provide free advice on your specific situation.
Last update: 2023. Always consult SVB or Juridisch Loket Rijswijk for current advice.