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Contact Jobseeker's Allowance

Jobseeker's Allowance is applied for in person at your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office. There is no central application address.

Find your local Intreo Centre

Before you ring

  • Have your PPS number to hand — you will be asked for it first.
  • Many changes of circumstance can be done online through MyWelfare without ringing at all.
  • If you are appealing a decision, you have 60 days from the date on the decision letter.

Not sure this is the right payment? Read what Jobseeker's Allowance is and who can get it.