Many people do not know whether a holiday during unemployment is allowed.
The most important thing is not to simply say nothing about trips.
Holiday while unemployed
Basic steps
- Report planned trips as early as possible.
- Check whether your entitlement is paused during that time.
- Keep important confirmations.
Important notes
- Payments may be paused during a stay abroad.
- Unreported trips can cause problems.
- Re-registration may be necessary after your return.
Next step
Contact your AMS office before the trip or check MeinAMS.
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Updated: 2026-05-09
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