Kindergeld (child benefit)

250 EUR monthly for each child up to 18 (or 25) years

1. 1
   Check eligibility

   Make sure you meet conditions: registered in Germany, child under 18
2. 2
   Download form

   Download form KG1 from Familienkasse website
3. 3
   Fill application

   Fill form KG1 and attachment Anlage Kind
4. 4
   Submit application

   Send application to Familienkasse
5. 5
   Wait for decision

   Familienkasse reviews application - may call with questions

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