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NL Worker Compass
Glastuinbouw · 2026–2027

Travel allowance for greenhouse horticulture from August 2026

When does €0.25 per kilometer apply under the greenhouse horticulture collective labor agreement? Check distance, date and the difference between fiscal space and collective labor agreement law.

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The short answer

From August 1, 2026, the agreed kilometer reimbursement will be €0.25 for kilometers that are eligible for reimbursement according to the collective labor agreement, as far as tax-free is possible. That is not a general compensation for every kilometer you travel.

First determine the kilometers that count

The collective labor agreement links commuting to conditions regarding, among other things, travel distance and location. Therefore, do not just look up the amount per kilometer. Note the one-way journey, the actual days traveled and the transport. Read Article 36 of the full text together with the changes for 2026–2027. If in doubt, ask whether the employer will reimburse all kilometers driven or a limited number.

The tax limit is not the same as a wage agreement

The fact that the tax authorities offer room for a tax-free reimbursement does not automatically make the amount mandatory for all employers and periods. Glastuinbouw Nederland mentions August 1, 2026 as the effective date of this collective labor agreement increase. A more favorable company agreement may exist. Keep these in writing and compare declarations around a change date per period.

This is how you check it

  1. Record home address, location, distance and working days traveled.
  2. Check which kilometers count under the collective labor agreement or a better company agreement.
  3. Split the calculation if there is a change in amount, workplace or travel pattern.
Practical example

Example after the claim has been established: 20 reimbursable kilometers per working day × 16 days traveled × €0.25 = €80. This example does not determine that your entire route is eligible for reimbursement.

Questions about this CAO

Does €0.25 already apply for every month in 2026?

The sectoral increase will take effect on August 1, 2026. For earlier months, you must check the agreement in force at the time.

Are round-trip journeys the same as one-way journeys?

No. For a distance threshold, the one-way trip may be relevant, while reimbursable mileage may include both directions.

Do I also receive compensation for days at home or leave?

Do not automatically use your normal working days. Check the actual days traveled and the applicable regulations.

Can my employer have a better arrangement?

Yes. Ask about additional arrangements. The sectoral scheme does not have to be the highest amount that has been agreed.

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