🍼 Elterngeld Application Checklist
Parental allowance: 65-67% of last net income (max. 1800€/month). Apply after birth.
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Elterngeld
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Elterngeld application form
Wymagane
Elterngeld-Antrag
Each federal state has its own form.
Child's birth certificate
Wymagane
Geburtsurkunde (für Elterngeld)
Original with 'für Elterngeld' note from Standesamt.
Employer's Elternzeit confirmation
Wymagane
Arbeitgeberbescheinigung
Employer confirms your parental leave.
Payslips (12 months before birth)
Wymagane
Lohnabrechnungen / Einkommensnachweise
Payslips for 12 months before the birth month.
Last tax assessment (self-employed)
Opcjonalne
Steuerbescheid
For freelancers and self-employed.
Registration certificate
Wymagane
Meldebescheinigung
Current registration of parents and child.
Residence permit (non-EU citizens)
Opcjonalne
Aufenthaltstitel
Copy. EU citizens not required.
Inne checklisty
Anmeldung Checklist (Address Registration)
Complete document list for registering your address at the Bürgeramt.
Kindergeld Application Checklist
255€/month per child (from 2025). Apply at the Familienkasse.
Residence Permit Appointment Checklist
Appointment at the immigration office — renewal or issuance of a residence permit.
Bank Account Opening Checklist
Documents needed to open a German bank account — branch or online bank.