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Elterngeld Wizard

Calculate and prepare your parental allowance application

💶 Quick Estimate

Enter your monthly net income to see an estimate:

Your monthly net income (before baby)

Estimated Basiselterngeld (65%) €0/month

How it's calculated: Elterngeld is 65-67% of your net income, minimum €300, maximum €1,800 per month.

Click to learn more about each option:

12 months (14 with partner months)

65-67% of net income, max €1,800/month. Traditional choice.

24 months (28 with partner months)

Half the monthly amount, double the duration. Good for part-time work.

+4 extra months

Both parents work 24-32 hours/week. Extra 4 months ElterngeldPlus each.

Tip: You can combine models! Start with Basiselterngeld, then switch to ElterngeldPlus.

Birth Certificate (Geburtsurkunde) Original from Standesamt with purpose "for Elterngeld"
ID/Passport Copy of both parents
Residence Permit Copy, if applicable
Pay Slips (12 months) Last 12 months before birth/Mutterschutz
Employer Confirmation Bescheinigung über Arbeitsentgelt - employer fills out
Health Insurance Confirmation Showing Mutterschaftsgeld amount
Anmeldung (Registration) Proof of address in Germany

During Pregnancy

Collect pay slips, read about models, plan with partner

After Birth (within 3 months!)

Get birth certificate, apply online or by mail

Processing (6-8 weeks)

Elterngeldstelle reviews your application

First Payment

Backdated to birth, then monthly payments

Important: Apply within 3 months of birth! Elterngeld is only paid retroactively for 3 months.

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