Dutch GovernmentBenefits and creditsGuide
Kinderbijslag — Child benefit (SVB)
Applying to the SVB for Dutch child benefit for children under 18 you are bringing up.
The form is downloaded and submitted on the authority's website.
What this form is for
- Receive kinderbijslag, a contribution towards the costs of raising your children (biological, adopted or foster), if you live or work in the Netherlands.
- For a first child born in the Netherlands, the SVB writes to you a few weeks after the birth is registered; for later children, the amount is adjusted automatically.
Documents to have ready
- Your BSN (used as your child benefit number) and your child's
- A DigiD to apply online
- If the child was born abroad or arrives after immigration or adoption: their civil-status documents
Where to send it
Online on the website of the SVB (Social Insurance Bank) with DigiD; the SVB can also post you a paper form on request.
Our tips
- Always download the latest version from the official site.
- Keep a copy of what you send, with the date you sent it.
Frequently asked questions
- My child was born abroad: what do I do?
- Tell the SVB about the birth yourself: otherwise you cannot apply for child benefit. The same applies if you live abroad.
The information on this page is general. If in doubt, the official source prevails.