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Family & children

Kindergeld

€259 a month per child — to 18, or to 25 while in education.

What it is

The exact conditions and amounts are maintained from official German-language sources. Open the official page below for the full text.

How to claim
Authority
Familienkasse der Bundesagentur für Arbeit
Documents
  • Steuer-Identifikationsnummer des Kindes und des Antragstellers
  • Bei Kindern ab 18: Nachweis über Ausbildung/Studium
Backdating
Backdatable up to 6 months
Official page
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