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Apply for Jobseeker's Allowance online

Apply online for Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), the main benefit for people of working age who are out of work or who work less than 16 hours per week on average. If you're eligible, it is paid while you're looking for work.

Starting a Jobseeker's Allowance claim

To claim online you must be:

  • between 18 years old and State Pension age
  • a resident of Great Britain
  • available for and actively seeking work, and
  • working less than 16 hours per week on average

If this applies to you, you may get Jobseeker's Allowance.

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If you live in Northern Ireland

You can't claim Jobseeker's Allowance online here if you live in Northern Ireland. For details of how to claim, go to the nidirect website.

Returning to a Jobseeker's Allowance claim

If you've started an online claim, but haven't submitted it yet, you'll need your online ID and password to return to it.

Get advice on benefits

If you can't get Jobseeker's Allowance, you may still be able to claim other benefits. Use the benefits adviser, an online service to help you find out which benefits you can get.

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