Employment agencies
Employee Insurance Agency (UWV)
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About this service
National agency for employee insurance. It pays unemployment benefit (WW), sickness benefit for people without an employer, occupational-disability benefits and maternity and parental leave benefits, and helps people find work through werk.nl. Employers deal with UWV for some work permits (TWV). Most services need DigiD; the English pages explain conditions and how to apply.
UWV WW unemployment benefit werkloosheidsuitkering sickness benefit Ziektewet WIA work permit TWV werk.nl
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Sources
Last checked by our editors on 7 Oct 2026. Opening hours, appointments and fees change — please confirm on the official website before you go.
- UWVOfficial sourceUWV for individuals
(Opens {{site}} in a new tab) Accessed 7 Oct 2026Topics include unemployment benefit, sickness benefit, disability, maternity and parental leave, working in the Netherlands
- UWVOfficial sourceUnemployment Benefit | UWV
(Opens {{site}} in a new tab) Accessed 7 Oct 2026 - UWVOfficial sourceWork permit information | UWV
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