Moving here from the Netherlaands

FilthyPierre

My long-term girlfriend who currently resides in the Netherlands is claiming what they call "UWV Wa-Jong" benefit due to illness. We'd both love it if she could finally come and live here with me, but we're not sure whether or not she would have to work in this country, or if she could keep claiming Dutch or UK benefits.

She hasn't worked before due to what she has and has heard that it would be impossible to claim anything here if she hasn't worked for at least 6 months in Holland prior to coming here.

I wonder if you guys could shed some light on the matter?

I know residents of other EEA countries are able to live and work here without many restrictions, but we're a little unclear on the benefit side of things.

FilthyPierre

Anyone have some idea?

Thanks!

chesky369

EEC citizens are eligible to work here but not draw benefits.

welshmoneylover

FilthyPierre wrote: »

My long-term girlfriend who currently resides in the Netherlands is claiming what they call "UWV Wa-Jong" benefit due to illness. We'd both love it if she could finally come and live here with me, but we're not sure whether or not she would have to work in this country, or if she could keep claiming Dutch or UK benefits.

She hasn't worked before due to what she has and has heard that it would be impossible to claim anything here if she hasn't worked for at least 6 months in Holland prior to coming here.

I wonder if you guys could shed some light on the matter?

I know residents of other EEA countries are able to live and work here without many restrictions, but we're a little unclear on the benefit side of things.

Have you considered moving to the Netherlands to be nearer her rather than her coming her and claiming benefits from UK tax payers?

You haven't said anything about your own circumstances, do you work and if so, are you in a position to support her financially and emotionally?

Fiddlestick

FilthyPierre wrote: »

My long-term girlfriend who currently resides in the Netherlands is claiming what they call "UWV Wa-Jong" benefit due to illness. We'd both love it if she could finally come and live here with me, but we're not sure whether or not she would have to work in this country, or if she could keep claiming Dutch or UK benefits.

She hasn't worked before due to what she has and has heard that it would be impossible to claim anything here if she hasn't worked for at least 6 months in Holland prior to coming here.
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You are unlikely to get any advice here, since this is a Dutch benefit rather than UK one.

She should first contact the Dutch authorities and ask them where she stands if she moves overseas to another EEA country.

BTW: I did a quick Google and it looks like this is some sort of young person's invalidity benefit.

MissMoneypenny

This came up recently from a Dutch national on an immigration forum. To be able to move to another EU country she has to exercise her EU rights.
Which are:
1. She must be working in the UK

OR

2. Have the funds to fully support herself in the UK and that includes having a fully comprensive Health Cover Insurance policy, as she will not be entitled to free NHS services if she is not working here.

She does not have the right to live inthe UK if she does not fulfil one of these two criteria.

This government has recently added that those who owe the NHS money, will not be given Indefinate Leave to Enter (ILE) the UK or have Indefinate Leave to Remain (ILR) until they pay the UK government what they owe. This means, should she use the NHS while she is not working in the UK and then marries you, she will not be allowed to be a UK national until she (and you) pay her NHS bill.

However, you will be able to exercise your EU rights and work in the Nethelands.