Elterngeld Plus / partnership bonus application

Overview

Use this when both parents share parental leave part-time. Elterngeld Plus extends benefits; a partnership bonus may apply for four months of simultaneous reduced work.

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 for both parents

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
• Elterngeld application
  Critical
  Deadline applies
• Elternzeit notification to employer
  Critical
  Deadline applies
• Mutterschaftsgeld application
  High
  Deadline applies