Do expats receive child benefit?

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How child benefit works

SVB kinderbijslag. fixed amounts, paid quarterly

Laatst gecontroleerd: 24 May 2026

Child benefit is a fixed payment per child per quarter from SVB (Social Insurance Bank).

The amount depends on the child's age band. There is no income test.

Always confirm on svb.nl

Ages 0. 5: about € 279 per quarter per child.

Ages 6. 11: about € 339 per quarter.

Ages 12. 17: about € 400 per quarter.

Thinking you must apply every quarter (usually automatic).
Confusing child benefit with child-related budget (kindgebonden budget). different scheme.

No linked data source in the registry. Do not treat amounts as official.

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MoneyScan uses these sources as the basis for the estimate on this page.

Source missing; link a registry entry in admin (Data sources).

Why can this differ? We mirror SVB tables; updates are manual.

Depends on residence and registration. Check SVB rules for your situation.

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MoneyScan provides estimates based on published Dutch rules. Always check toeslagen.nl, Belastingdienst, or SVB. Not tax, legal, or mortgage advice.