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Parental Allowance (Elterngeld) — Expat Guide Germany (2026)

Quick Answer

What it is:: Parental Allowance — a family procedure in Germany.
Deadline:: 90 days
Steps:: 3 steps
Cost:: Free
Documents:: 5 required
Legal basis:: BEEG §1

Miss the deadline? Benefits only paid retroactively for 3 months before application date

Important Deadlines

90d

Apply within 3 months of birth for full retroactive payment

Benefits only paid retroactively for 3 months before application date

Required Documents

✓Birth certificate of the child
✓Income proof (last 12 months payslips or Steuerbescheid)
✓Employer confirmation of parental leave (Arbeitgeberbescheinigung)
✓Health insurance certificate
✓Passport and Meldebestätigung

Step-by-Step Guide

Apply at the Elterngeldstelle (parental allowance office) in your Bundesland.

Pro tip: Find your office at familienportal.de. Each state has different forms and offices.

Choose your Elterngeld variant: Basiselterngeld (14 months), ElterngeldPlus (28 months), or Partnerschaftsbonus.

Pro tip: Basiselterngeld: 65-67% of net income, max EUR 1,800/month. ElterngeldPlus: half the amount, double the months.

Submit the application with birth certificate, income proof, and employer confirmation.

Pro tip: Apply early — retroactive payment only for 3 months before application. Processing: 4-8 weeks.

Fees

ApplicationFree

Legal Basis

BEEG §1BEEG §2

Also Known As

This procedure is commonly searched under these names:

Elterngeldparental allowanceBasiselterngeldElterngeldPlusparental leave GermanyElternzeitmaternity pay Germanypaternity payElterngeldstelle

Official Resources

https://familienportal.de/familienportal/familienleistungen/elterngeld

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