Benefits And Eligibility Requirements

Kindergeld: German Monthly Payment Per Child from Birth to Adulthood

Benefits and Eligibility Requirements

Kindergeld is a monthly payment made to eligible parents or guardians by the German government. It is a tax-free allowance intended to help cover the costs of raising children.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for Kindergeld, the following criteria must be met:

• Tax residency in Germany
• The child must be the taxpayer's or their spouse's biological child, adopted child, or stepchild
• The child must live with the taxpayer or their spouse and be under the age of 18 or, if attending school, under the age of 25

Payment Amounts and Timing

The amount of Kindergeld varies depending on the number of children in the household:

• First and second child: €219 per month
• Third child: €225 per month
• Fourth and subsequent children: €250 per month

Payments are made directly into the bank account of the parent or guardian and are typically deposited every month.