Money

If you fall under the Temporary Protection, you can open a checking account. Here you will find information on how to open a Dutch checking account.

If you have fled Ukraine and fall under the Temporary Protection Directive (RTB), you will probably receive money from the Dutch government for food, clothing and other personal expenses. The amount of your living allowance depends on the type of reception centre you are staying in and your age.

On this page you will find more information about the different types of benefits and taxes in the Netherlands.

Here you can find information about the most important types of insurance in the Netherlands.

Scams via email, WhatsApp and text message are becoming increasingly common. Criminals lure you into making a false payment with an email or text message, for example. And ask you to enter your bank details, for example. Read here what you can do to prevent being scammed.