Claiming JSA in France

Hotgoose

I am currently unemployed and have been claiming JSA for almost 5 months. I haven't had any luck in finding work in the UK so my husband and I are looking to emigrating to France. Does anyone know if you can still claim JSA abroad? I think there is some clause under EU law that job seekers can migrate and still receive help?

Any ideas?

viktory

A very quick Google found this:

Jobseeker's Allowance
Information about contribution-based and income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) if you are moving or living abroad.

Contribution-based JSA

You cannot usually get contribution-based JSA outside the EEA. However, you may be able to get contribution-based JSA in the EEA for up to three months if you:

are entitled to contribution-based JSA on the day you go abroad
have registered as a jobseeker for at least four weeks before you leave
are available for work and actively seeking work in Great Britain up to the day you leave
are going abroad to look for work
register for work at the equivalent of a Jobcentre in the country you are going to
follow the other country's system for claiming benefit

Income-based JSA
If you are going abroad permanently you cannot get income-based JSA.
You cannot usually get income-based JSA if your stay abroad is only temporary.

Oldernotwiser

EU rules are one thing - the way other countries interpret them are something else!

Unemployment in France is higher than in the UK with the additional problems of the language. In addition, where would you live as you'll get no help with housing costs?

I'd suggest that you make enquiries on one of the expat forums and recommend

https://www.totalfrance.com