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Parental Leave

Financial assistance for parents after childbirth.

Wo wohnen Sie?

Damit wir Parental Leave mit dem zuständigen Elterngeldstelle in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

Oder Großstadt wählen:

Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Parental Leave.

Processing: approx. 2 monthsSuccess rate: 89.0 %
Last reviewed: August 02, 2026Verified sources:Familienportal des Bundes

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Birth certificate · Pay stubs (12 months) · Certificate of Parental Leave

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    Apply directly online

  4. 4

    Costs

    Kostenlos

Find the responsible authority

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Elterngeld kompensiert entgangenes Einkommen nach der Geburt eines Kindes. Es gibt Basiselterngeld, ElterngeldPlus und Partnerschaftsbonus – die Wahl beeinflusst Höhe und Dauer der Leistung.

Hier finden Sie eine strukturierte Anleitung zum Antrag bei der zuständigen Elterngeldstelle, eine Checkliste der Unterlagen und Hinweise zu Bearbeitungszeiten. Anträge sollten möglichst früh gestellt werden, da Elterngeld rückwirkend nur begrenzt gezahlt wird.

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Create a parental leave plan

    Choose between Basic Parental Leave Benefits or Parental Leave Benefits Plus.

  2. 2

    Submit an application

    At the parental allowance office in your area.

  3. 3

    received a notice

    Retroactive coverage is available for up to 3 months.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Parents who care for their child themselves and are not employed, or are employed only on a part-time basis.

Income limit

For Parental Allowance Plus: maximum joint income of €175,000 (2024).

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months

Success rate

approx. 89.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Pay stubs are incomplete
  • Parental leave not reported to the employer in a timely manner

Common reasons for rejection

  • Income limit exceeded
  • Maternity leave periods not reported correctly

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.

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Questions & Answers

How much is the parental allowance?

65–67% of net income, min. €300, max. €1,800 per month.

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