Cross Border Workers – Rights and Obligations

Please read:

Click ´healthcare´ and then ´working in one country, living in another´ for full info on forms you need to transfer your right to healthcare to the country you live in.

Click ´unemployment ´and then ´cross border commuters´ for info on the the PD U1 form, a ´portable document´ that you need to apply for in the country where you worked, in case you are let off and need to claim unemployment benefits in the country where you live. Note: Gibraltar requires you to apply for this form within 6 months. Form also available as Structured Electronic Document SED U002. The unemployment office in the country where you claim unemployment benefits can also ask the authorities in the country you worked and contributed, for information re your entitlement, but it speeds things up if you can present the PD U2 form yourself, at the time you apply.

Info on family benefits and pension info also available through the link above (the latter under ´retirement´).

Please note: The information provided is based upon our understanding of current legislation. It is not legal advice but is provided freely to enable you to be properly informed. We recommend that if you are considering taking action, you should seek professional advice.