Child benefit in Netherlands (2026)

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026

In short: Child benefit is paid by the SVB for children under 18. From the third quarter of 2026 it is EUR 298.40 to EUR 426.29 per child per quarter, depending on age.

RuleWhat applies
Amount of child benefitChild benefitFrom the third quarter of 2026 child benefit is EUR 298.40 per child per quarter for ages 0 to 5, EUR 362.35 for ages 6 to 11 and EUR 426.29 for ages 12 to 17. In the first and second quarters of 2026 it was EUR 295.07, EUR 358.30 and EUR 421.53. [1]
Age limit for the childChild benefitChild benefit can be paid for children under 18. From age 16 the child must be in education that leads to a basic qualification, already have one, or be exempt because of illness or disability. [2]
Residence conditionChild benefitThe parent must be insured under the General Child Benefit Act. This covers people who live in the Netherlands, and people who do not live there but pay Dutch wage tax on work done in the Netherlands. A foreign national without lawful residence is not insured. [3]
Income testChild benefit⚠ Not yet verified
Where to claimChild benefitThe Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB) pays child benefit and sends a message about applying within 4 weeks after the birth is registered with the municipality. [4]

Notes

  • The Dutch child benefit page and the General Child Benefit Act text read did not state whether it is income-tested.

Sources

  1. Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB): Bedragen en betaaldagen | Kinderbijslag | SVB (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  2. Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB): Kinderen | Kinderbijslag | SVB (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  3. Wetten.nl (Dutch government): Algemene Kinderbijslagwet (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB): Vragen aanvraag | Kinderbijslag | SVB (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources

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