Apply for compensation
Follow our step-by-step guide to receive a decision as quickly as possible.
Follow our step-by-step guide
Submit the information we need as soon as you can. This helps us make a decision as quickly as possible. Please contact us if you have any questions about the application.
Register with Arbetsförmedlingen
Register with Arbetsförmedlingen on your first day of unemployment. You can receive compensation from that date at the earliest. Log in and register at Arbetsförmedlingen
Submit an application for compensation
Submit an application for compensation within 3 months of registering with Arbetsförmedlingen. Log in to our e-service Mina sidor and complete the form "Ansökan om ersättning". You will find it at the top of the page. Log in to Mina sidor
Follow your To do-list
After you submit your application, a To-do list is created in Mina sidor. This list shows which information and document you still need to submit. We will notify you if we add new items to the list.
Submit a monthly application
Submit your first monthly application in Mina sidor. You have 3 months to submit it. For example, you can submit the monthly application for January from February until the end of April. What is a monthly application?
Check your contact details
Verify your contact details on Mina sidor under "Min profil". You can also choose whether to receive email or SMS notifications when something new happens in Mina sidor.
Learn more about the compensation
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No, you do not have to be a member to apply for compensation. However, if you are a member of another unemployment insurance fund, you should apply through them.
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If you do not have an electronic ID, you can apply for compensation by filling out a physical form. Please contact our customer service, and they will assist you further.
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No, joining Alfa-kassan does not automatically mean you have applied for compensation. You need to submit a separate compensation application through Mina sidor.
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No, even if you are a member of Alfa-kassan, you still need to meet certain conditions to qualify for compensation. You must be registered with Arbetsförmedlingen, actively looking for and be able to take a job, and meet an income requirement.
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An employer certificate (arbetsgivarintyg) is a certificate you receive after your employment has ended. In it, the employer confirms details about your employment, such as salary and the reason why the employment ended. You receive an employment contract (anställningsavtal) when you start a new job. The contract can include information about your salary and working hours.
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Yes, you can apply for unemployment compensation even if you have resigned from your job. However, you may be suspended for 45 suspension days if you resigned without a valid reason. To avoid suspension, the resignation must be due to valid reasons, such as not receiving your salary or being unable to continue working due to illness.