About unemployment benefits in the Netherlands

In most cases, that's true. However, if you did work less than 26 weeks in the Netherlands, you are not eligible for such benefits. On UWV.nl you will see that in the first two months, you will get 75% of your last salary, and in the following months, it will be 70% if you are eligible for unemployment benefits. Remember, for every full working year, you would be suitable for one month unless there are some other conditions why you are not eligible for it at all.

But there is also another part of the situation, which usually needs to be more transparently mentioned. There are also some limitations; if your gross salary is higher than € 5.754,40(max salary according to the government) per month, you shouldn't expect to get 70% or 75% from your last salary because it would be calculated from € 5.754,40. This is also a prevention mechanism for being unemployed for a long time.

Remember, in the first six months, you should search for a job with expertise and skills. After that term, any work would be suitable for you.

After you have applied for unemployment benefits (WW uitkering), you should start searching for a new job immediately. And have proof of taking action in this direction. On the website UWV.nl, you can find a list of counted activities(applying, interviews, assignments, and assessments). You should have at least one per week, if nothing else, agreed with your consultant. Within four weeks, you will get a letter that states if you are eligible for such benefits.