Subsides

If you are unemployed there are two types of subsidies you may be able to receive: unemployment benefits and cash benefits.

Unemployment funds

If you are a member of an unemployment fund and currently don’t have a job you may be eligible for unemployment benefits.

Read more about unemployment funds here

Cash benefits

You can receive cash benefits (kontanthjælp) if you are out of work and not studying and are unable to support yourself financially. You must get approved for cash benefits.

If you wish to know more about cash benefits you should contact the job centre.

Read more about job centres here