Apply for Jobseeker's Allowance

Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) is the main benefit for people of working age who are unemployed.

How to use this service

Use the links below to download and complete a claim form or contact the Social Security Agency for a claim form.

You cannot claim Jobseeker's Allowance online.

You cannot download a claim form.

You can ask for any Jobseeker's Allowance forms from your nearest Social Security / Jobs and Benefits office.

The following forms are only available on request:

help for unemployed people. ·Ask for an initial claim form JSA1.
if you are claiming as a single person ask for initial claim form JSA1(S)
if you are are already getting Jobseeker's Allowance and your circumstances change ask for a review form JSA 3
if you are reclaiming Jobseeker's Allowance within 12 weeks and there has been no change in your circumstances ask for a Rapid Reclaim form JSA 4RR.
if you are a reservist ask for a Rapid Reclaim form JSA 4RR.
if you want to apply for your Jobseeker's Allowance to be backdated ask for Jobseekers Allowance Form JSA 5.