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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.
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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