Benefit period

The benefit period tells you how long you are entitled to benefits.

Benefit period after work

The benefit period is 3,848 hours within a period of 3 years. 3,848 hours are equivalent to full-time benefits for a period of 2 years.

That means that: when you have received benefits for 3,848 hours or the 3 years have passed, then your benefit period is up.

Benefit period for new graduates

The benefit period is 1,924 hours within a period of 2 years. 1,924 hours are equivalent to full-time benefits for a period of 1 year.

That means that: when you have received benefits for 1,924 hours or the 2 years have passed, then your benefit period is up.