Elterngeld Eligibility Quiz

Elterngeld Eligibility Quiz

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Embark on your Elterngeld Adventure! 🏆
Tackle a series of quick questions to discover if you qualify for parental allowance (Elterngeld).
If you hit a roadblock, don’t worry—you’ll get a clear message and can always try again. Ready to play?

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🌍 Do you have a residence or habitual residence in Germany?
Information: You can only receive parental allowance if you live or habitually reside in Germany.

😟 Oh No!

🏠 Do you live with your child in the same household?
Information: You must live with your child in the same household to receive parental allowance.

😟 Oh No!

🧑‍🍼 Do you personally care for and raise your child?
Information: You must personally care for and raise your child to receive parental allowance.

😟 Oh No!

📄 Are you a German citizen, an EU/EEA citizen, or do you have a residence permit that allows employment?
Information: Parental allowance is available for German citizens, EU/EEA citizens, and those with certain residence permits.

😟 Oh No!

💼 Are you planning to work less than 32 hours per week during the parental allowance period?
Information: You must not work more than 32 hours per week while receiving parental allowance.

😟 Oh No!

💶 Was your taxable income in the calendar year before your child’s birth below 175,000 euros?
Information: For children born from April 1, 2025, the parental allowance income limit is €175,000 of taxable income in the year before the birth.For couples, the combined income of both parents counts—even if not married or living together—if both apply for parental allowance or raise the child together.For single parents, only the applicant’s income is counted. The limit is €150,000.

😟 Oh No!

👶 Is the child your biological child, adopted child, or a related child for whom you have taken over care?
Information: You can receive parental allowance for biological children, adopted children, and in some cases, other related children.

😟 Oh No!

🍼 Is your child not older than 14 months at the time of the parental allowance application?
Information: Parental allowance can generally be received until the child’s 14th month.

😟 Oh No!

🎉 Congratulations Champion!

You are eligible for Elterngeld! 🏆

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