Paying out Dutch pension from Rijswijk to treaty countries

Rijswijk expats with AOW pension benefit from Dutch social security treaties with over 45 countries, such as the US, Australia and Israel. Residing in Rijswijk or elsewhere in the Netherlands, you build up AOW, and in treaty countries you receive the benefit without additional voluntary insurance, provided you meet residence or work criteria. The SVB, located in The Hague near Rijswijk, pays out monthly to a Dutch account at ING or Rabobank in Rijswijk, or a local foreign account, including supplement for low incomes. No treaty? After 15 years of emigration, your AOW is halved. In case of double benefits, set-off applies. Application via SVB form 'Apply for pension' with passport and proof of address from Rijswijk; provide proof of life annually. Taxation: often 2% Dutch levy, plus local rules. Upon death, AOW passes to survivors via Anw benefit. Rijswijk pensioners: check treaty status on government.nl or via SVB helpdesk. Disputes are resolved via SGB procedure. These treaties simplify life for Rijswijk expats abroad and prevent double contributions.