Apply for the Partnership Bonus
Four additional months of ElterngeldPlus if both parents work 25–30 hours per week at the same time (couple’s bonus under the BEEG).
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Apply for the Partnership Bonus mit dem zuständigen Elterngeldstelle in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Apply for the Partnership Bonus.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Employer's Confirmation of Working Hours · Personalausweis oder Reisepass
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Kostenlos
How to proceed
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Submit a joint application from both parents
At the Parental Benefits Office, along with the Parental Benefits Plus application.
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Submit proof of employment
Confirmation from the employer regarding the agreed-upon working hours.
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Approval of Bonus Months
Four additional months of ElterngeldPlus will be paid out.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Couples where both parents work part-time (25–30 hours per week) after the birth.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 75.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The time window was not strictly adhered to
- •Application not submitted together with Parental Allowance Plus
Common reasons for rejection
- •Working hours outside the 25–30-hour range
- •Bonus months were not requested at the same time
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.
Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Partnerschaftsbonus beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 21 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Familienportal des Bundes
- Data quality
- 100 %