Sign in Create your plan

Guides for Germany

Practical guides checked against official sources. Filter by topic to find what you need next.

Showing 3 of 3

FamilyChild benefit in Germany (Kindergeld)Who can get Kindergeld as a newcomer, how much it is in 2026, which residence permits qualify, why you need tax IDs for yourself and your child, how to apply online at the Familienkasse, and when the child supplement (Kinderzuschlag) is worth checking.About 20 to 30 minutes for the online application once you have both tax IDs. Processing time varies.
FamilyParental allowance and parental leave (Elterngeld and Elternzeit)How Elterngeld replaces part of your income after a birth, the Basiselterngeld, ElterngeldPlus and partnership bonus options, the €175,000 income limit, rules for foreign nationals, how to apply in Berlin, and your rights to parental leave from work.About 1 to 2 hours to complete the application with all documents, plus processing time at the Elterngeld office
FamilyPregnancy and birth in GermanyPrenatal care and the Mutterpass, finding a midwife early, maternity protection at work and maternity pay, registering the birth at the registry office (with the Berlin details), and the first applications for your baby: health insurance, child benefit and parental allowance.Spread over the pregnancy: regular check-ups, a few hours to find a midwife and choose a hospital, and a few hours after the birth for registration and applications