How to transfer your
unemployment benefits to another EU Country
start
start
Are you unemployed and looking for a new job in another EU country? That raises an important question: Can you take your unemployment benefits with you?
In this unit you’ll find all the guidance you need!
Check in just 4 steps whether you meet the requirements to transfer your unemployment benefits for your new job search in another EU country.
1. REQUIREMENTS
Before you get started, you need to make sure that you are entitled to the unemployment benefits.
1. REQUIREMENTS
Click on the boxes to find out the requirements.
1. Employment period
2. Unemployment
3. Unemployment registered
Do you meet all the requirements?
If so, you are entitled to the unemployment benefits.
Find out how you can transfer your unemployment benefits for your new job search:
2. PD U2 FORM
First, you need to apply at the Federal Employment Agency for the approval to transfer your benefits (PD U2 form).
You must be available to the Federal Employment Agency for at least 4 weeks before your departure.
3. WAITING PERIOD
Maybe you'll find a job in Germany after all — you must stay here for 4 weeks. Anyone who is unemployed in Germany must be available to the German labor market for at least 4 weeks before moving abroad.
4. REGISTRATION AS JOB SEEKER
After your arrival, you must register at the employment authority in the new country. Register as a job seeker no later than 7 days after your arrival to avoid any delays.
This also applies if you have not yet received the PD U2 form before your departure.
You now have all the important information you need to transfer your unemployment benefits to another EU country.
We have a few more tips for you!
Are you planning to leave Germany permanently?
There are a few important steps you should take care of before you leave.
Click here to find your to-do list!
Pre-Departure Checklist
Click on the numbers to find out the steps.
Cancel your rental agreement
Notify your social benefits provider
Deregister your residence
Cancel your health insurance
Cancel your contracts
Deregister from the broadcasting fee
Inform your bank
Useful links:
Find a local office
More about unemployment benefits (ALG I)
Antrag stellen
Antrag stellen
Submit an application
If you have any further questions, contact an information center near you:
EU-GS information centers
Unemployment
You are currently unemployed.
Important!
When you see the red "i" icon, click on it to get more information.
Wartefrist:
This period is called "Wartefrist" in German.
Employment period
You have been employed in a social security-covered position for at least 12 months within the last 30 months.
12 months
Have you registered your unemployment?
You are already registered as unemployed and job seeker at the Federal Employment Agency.
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Transcript
How to transfer your
unemployment benefits to another EU Country
start
start
Are you unemployed and looking for a new job in another EU country? That raises an important question: Can you take your unemployment benefits with you?
In this unit you’ll find all the guidance you need!
Check in just 4 steps whether you meet the requirements to transfer your unemployment benefits for your new job search in another EU country.
1. REQUIREMENTS
Before you get started, you need to make sure that you are entitled to the unemployment benefits.
1. REQUIREMENTS
Click on the boxes to find out the requirements.
1. Employment period
2. Unemployment
3. Unemployment registered
Do you meet all the requirements?
If so, you are entitled to the unemployment benefits.
Find out how you can transfer your unemployment benefits for your new job search:
2. PD U2 FORM
First, you need to apply at the Federal Employment Agency for the approval to transfer your benefits (PD U2 form).
You must be available to the Federal Employment Agency for at least 4 weeks before your departure.
3. WAITING PERIOD
Maybe you'll find a job in Germany after all — you must stay here for 4 weeks. Anyone who is unemployed in Germany must be available to the German labor market for at least 4 weeks before moving abroad.
4. REGISTRATION AS JOB SEEKER
After your arrival, you must register at the employment authority in the new country. Register as a job seeker no later than 7 days after your arrival to avoid any delays.
This also applies if you have not yet received the PD U2 form before your departure.
You now have all the important information you need to transfer your unemployment benefits to another EU country.
We have a few more tips for you!
Are you planning to leave Germany permanently?
There are a few important steps you should take care of before you leave.
Click here to find your to-do list!
Pre-Departure Checklist
Click on the numbers to find out the steps.
Cancel your rental agreement
Notify your social benefits provider
Deregister your residence
Cancel your health insurance
Cancel your contracts
Deregister from the broadcasting fee
Inform your bank
Useful links:
Find a local office
More about unemployment benefits (ALG I)
Antrag stellen
Antrag stellen
Submit an application
If you have any further questions, contact an information center near you:
EU-GS information centers
Unemployment
You are currently unemployed.
Important!
When you see the red "i" icon, click on it to get more information.
Wartefrist:
This period is called "Wartefrist" in German.
Employment period
You have been employed in a social security-covered position for at least 12 months within the last 30 months.
12 months
Have you registered your unemployment?
You are already registered as unemployed and job seeker at the Federal Employment Agency.