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Q. I would like to go to Germany to look for work. Can my
Jobseeker’s payment be transferred to there?
22.08.11
If your payment is Jobseeker’s Benefit, it may be transferred to
another EEA member state for up to 13 weeks, if you are looking for
work there. You must be getting JB for 4 weeks before you can
transfer it. If you apply to transfer your JB, it will be paid
directly to you.
You will be required to register with the employment services of the
country where you have gone to look for work within a week. You must
take form Form U2 to the social services of the other country. You
can get a completed Form U2 from your local social welfare office.
The 13-week period of payment may be extended to 6 months in
exceptional circumstances. Also you may now transfer your JB payment
more than once while you are unemployed provided you do not exceed
the maximum period of 13 weeks (6 months if extended).
If you are getting Jobseeker’s Allowance you can go on holiday for a
maximum of 2 weeks and get the 2 weeks payment on your return. You
must notify your social welfare local office in advance and complete
a form advising them of your travel arrangements. It can also be
paid on your return from representing Ireland in an amateur capacity
at an international sporting event.
Citizens Information: Buncrana 074 9363496; Carndonagh 074 9373741
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