Elterngeld application

Overview

Use this within three months of your child's birth when planning parental leave. Apply for Elterngeld promptly—late applications may only be paid retroactively for the first three months.

Timing to be aware of

Deadline applies

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

What you'll need

• Birth certificate
• income proof
• employer confirmation
• bank details

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• How do I apply for Kindergeld and who is eligible?
• How much parental allowance will I get and how is it calculated?
• How do I sponsor a relative's visa to visit me in Germany?

Related events

• Geburtsurkunde (birth certificate) registration
  Critical
  When triggered
• Kindergeld application
  Critical
  When triggered
• Elternzeit notification to employer
  Critical
  Deadline applies
• Mutterschaftsgeld application
  High
  Deadline applies
• U-Untersuchungen (child health check-up) scheduling
  High
  Recurring