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EU Coordination Rules Child Benefit Rotterdam

The **EU coordination rules child benefit** in Rotterdam determine which EU country pays your child benefit when moving. Learn your rights with local assistance.

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EU Coordination Rules Child Benefit: Your Rights from Rotterdam When Moving within the EU

The **EU coordination rules child benefit** (Regulation 883/2004) establish which country pays child benefit if you move from Rotterdam to another EU country. These rules prevent double payments and ensure prompt payment. Do you live in Rotterdam but reside elsewhere in the EU, or does your child live abroad? These rules are crucial for residents of Rotterdam.

Applicable to all EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Do you work from Rotterdam in another EU country? These rules apply then as well.

Legal Basis: Regulation 883/2004

Central is Regulation (EC) No 883/2004, which regulates:

  • Which country pays child benefit (art. 67).
  • Application procedures abroad.
  • Rights during EU residence.
Implementation via Regulation (EC) No 987/2009, with forms such as E121 (child benefit) or A1 (social security).

When Do the Rules Apply to Residents of Rotterdam?

Applicable in cases of:

  • You move from Rotterdam, child remains in the Netherlands: The Netherlands often pays.
  • You in Rotterdam, child elsewhere in the EU: Country of the child often responsible.
  • Work in another EU country from Rotterdam: Country of employment may pay.
  • Temporarily abroad from Rotterdam: The Netherlands continues to pay if child in NL.

Priority: Country of the child (art. 67), but ties to Rotterdam (residence, school) keep the Netherlands responsible.

Who Pays Your Child Benefit from Rotterdam?

Depending on the situation:

SituationResponsible CountryExplanation
You from Rotterdam to another EU country, child in NLNetherlandsNL pays if child in NL, unless no longer attending school/residing there.
You in Rotterdam, child in another EU countryCountry of childChild's country first, unless strong ties to Rotterdam.
You in Rotterdam, work in EU countryNetherlands (usually)NL if child in Rotterdam, otherwise country of employment.
Temporarily abroad from RotterdamNetherlandsNL if child at home, until >3 months residence.

How Do You Apply for Child Benefit from Rotterdam?

Apply at SVB or UWV. Required: proof of residence, child details. Use forms via SVB. For export: apply for E121/A1.

Local Assistance in Rotterdam

Problems? Go to District Court Rotterdam, Wilhelminaplein 100-125 or Juridisch Loket Rotterdam, Westblaak 180 for free advice on EU rules and child benefit.

Export child benefit smoothly with this information. In case of doubt: consult the loket or court.