Applying for an orphan’s benefit
Children up to 16 years of age can get an orphan's benefit if both parents are deceased. This is possible if the parent who died last was insured under the Surviving Dependants’ Act (Anw). In some cases, you may be entitled to an orphan's benefit until you are 21 years old. You can apply for the benefit from the Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB).
Last checked on 6 December 2024
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Orphan's benefit conditions
Orphans up to the age of 16 will receive an orphan's benefit if the parent who died last was insured under the Anw. If this parent lived or worked in the Netherlands, they will probably have been insured. Read more about the conditions for an orphan's benefit.
Additional conditions for an orphan's benefit from 16 to 21 years of age
Additional conditions apply to orphans aged 16 to 21. Read the additional conditions for orphans aged 16 to 21 at the SVB. An orphan's benefit always stops when you turn 21.
Applying for an orphan’s benefit
You can apply for an orphan’s benefit from the SVB.