Transferring Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)

If you are entitled to the contributory part of JSA and have normally been claiming this for at least four weeks in the UK, you may continue to receive it for up to three months in Luxembourg, while you actively seek work there. You must first tell your Jobcentre Plus office or Jobcentre in the UK (where you are registered) of your intention to look for work in Luxembourg well in advance of your departure date. Your Jobcentre Plus office or Jobcentre will advise the DWP Pensions and Overseas Benefits Directorate who will determine whether conditions are satisfied and send you form E303 before you leave. This form, which secures the payment of your unemployment benefit in Luxembourg, should be taken to the Luxembourg employment service as soon as possible after your arrival in Luxembourg. General information on the transfer of JSA abroad is available from your local Jobcentre or Jobcentre Plus office in the form of a brochure (JSAL 22). For more details contact:Centre for Non-Residents
Room BP 1301
Benton Park View
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE98 1ZZ
Tel: 0845 915 4811
Fax: 0845 915 7800