Living allowance for Ukrainian refugees

Money for food, clothing and personal care

The living allowance is intended for the basic necessities of life: food and drink, clothing and items for personal care. They include soap, nappies and toothbrushes. The exact amount someone will receive depends on the (family) situation and place of residence. It is therefore important to report changes in the situation to the RSD. This can be done with a change form that you will receive when you are awarded the allowance and which is available at our office.

Application documents

Ukrainian refugees who are registered with the municipality can apply for the living allowance. The following documents are required for registration:

1. A copy of the registration with the municipality;
2. Social security numbers (BSN) of all family members;
3. A passport, identity card or certificate from the consulate of all family members (Dutch, Ukrainian or other);
4. A bank account at a Dutch bank, with a debit card.

Apply for living allowance

The RSD organizes registration sessions at various locations in the region. Ukrainian refugees who are already staying here have received an invitation for this. Others will receive this invitation later from the coordinator of the refugee centre. In the weeks after the registration sessions, they can also apply for the living allowance during a meeting with someone from the RSD.

Working in the Netherlands

Refugees from Ukraine are allowed to work in the Netherlands. Since 1 April, they no longer need a special work permit for this. Midden-Utrecht Werkt Door (MUWD) helps to find work in the region. Visit the website for more information or contact MUWD at work@muwd.nl or +31 6 11 14 90 80.

Change in Health Insurance

The Medical Care for Displaced Persons Regulation has been in effect since 1 July 2022. The Dutch government has decided that this regulation also applies to displaced persons who work in the Netherlands and who therefore have an insurance obligation. More information is provided here and here.

Here you can find detailed information in Dutch, English, Ukrainian and Russian. On this site, you can also view frequently asked questions and the answers to these questions.

Change in Tax Regulations

You may be entitled to extra allowance(s). More information on this is provided on the website of the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration (Belastingdienst).