Living allowance for Ukrainian refugees

Are you a refugee and staying in a shelter in Utrecht? And do you not have a paid job and do not receive any Dutch benefits? We can help you with living allowance.

You can receive living allowance if:

• You fled Ukraine, and
• You (and your partner) do not have a paid job and do not receive any Dutch benefits, and
• You stay in a municipal or private shelter in the Municipality of Utrecht, and
• You fall under the Temporary Protection Directive (RTB), and
• You are registered in the Municipality's Personal Records Database (BRP). Or: you have already made your appointment for registration.
  • Not yet registered? Please make an appointment.
  • Can't you register for some reason? Then email leefgeldoekraine@utrecht.nl

• Your proof of residency (IND-sticker in passport or on paper, or a pass).
• Your registration in the Municipality's BRP.
• A Dutch bank account. For all adults (18+), except (marriage) partners. If you don't have one, please open an account. Is it not possible to open one quickly? You will receive a temporary BNG debit card for a maximum of 3 months.

What should I bring to the appointment?

You and the other members of your family or group must bring:

• A valid identification document.
• Your proof of residency (IND-sticker).
• Proof about your shelter (unless you live in a municipal shelter):
  • Do you stay in a private shelter? Please bring a completed Declaration of residency form (PDF, 65 kB). This is mandatory.
  • Do you live independently? You are not eligible for the living allowance.
• A Dutch bank card or a document with your IBAN and name. For all adults, except (marriage) partners.
  • Do you not have a Dutch bank account yet? Then you will receive a BNG debit card (only in Dutch). We will pay your living allowance for a maximum of 3 months via this card.

Making an appointment

You can make an appointment if:

• You want to apply for living allowance and meet the requirements.
• You already receive or have applied for living allowance, but you have further questions. For example about returning to Ukraine, temporarily leaving the shelter, or financial issues.
• You have a paid job or receive benefits, but you are unable to make ends meet. For example, because you earn less than the amount of living allowance you would receive.

The appointments will take place at the Municipal Office (Stadsplateau 1). 

E-mail to make an appointment: leefgeldoekraine@utrecht.nl

Adults and children receive a living allowance every month. The living allowance consists of:

• Money for clothing and personal expenses
• Money for food and drink. Small families receive a higher amount per person than larger families.
• Extra allowance for refugees living with a host family. You can use the extra amount to contribute to the expenses of your host family.  This is not mandatory.

Below you can read the amounts for clothing, food and drink and the extra allowance. These amounts depend on your age and family size. The amount depends on your age, whether you live with a host family or in a municipal shelter, and family size. The amounts are listed in the table below. 

Do you need long-term care? And are you staying in a clinic or hospital and is this your address in the Personal Records Database (BRP)? If so, you will receive living allowance for clothing and personal expenses (€ 62,66 per month).

Are you 18 years or older and going to work? You are required to inform us of this using the Notify change form (Verandering doorgeven). You will then no longer be entitled to living allowance. The living allowance for your entire family will stop from the first day of the following month. Are you receiving a Dutch benefit? For example, an unemployment benefit or a benefit because you have been ill for a long time. Then you will also inform us about this and the same will apply. You will no longer be entitled to any living allowance. 

We follow the national rules about shelter and financial aid as set by our government. Below you will find more information about these regulations.

• Work and income in the Netherlands for refugees from Ukraine.
• Factsheet living allowance for refugees from Ukraine.