Welfare (bijstand)

You can apply for welfare (bijstand) at the Amstelveenloket in city hall. If you are able to work, we will actively start looking for work with you. With this work you will be able to financially support yourself again. Unfortunately it's not always possible to find work directly. If this is the case, we will tell you how to apply for welfare.

The amount of people in your household determine the sum of welfare you can receive. If there are more people in your household, your welfare will be less, because you can share the cost of living.

Welfare for business owners (Bbz)

The municipality also provides welfare for business owners. For more information you can contact the Amstelveenloket.

Voorwaarden

There are strict conditions to receive welfare: 

• You have to be 18 years or older
• You live in the Nederlands
• Your Dutch language skills are on level 1F. This means you can understand and write short, easy Dutcht texts.
• You are not able to get another income or benefit

 If you receive welfare the following conditions apply:

• You accept any work that is offered to you
• You register at employment agencies
• You travel for a maximum of 3 hours a day is this is needed to get a job
• You adapt your clothing, personal hygiene or behavior to find a job
• You accept the support that the municipailty offers you to find a job 

Aanpak

For welfare you can visit the Amstelveenloket in city hall. Bring your resumé and a valid ID (no drivers licence).

Termijn

The municipality decides on your application within 8 weeks. This term can be extended once.

Bezwaar en beroep

You can object to the decision on your application. Do this within 6 weeks.

Contact

For more information you can contact the Amstelveenloket.