Children, Benefits, and Family Reunification
Children, Benefits, and Family Reunification guides and articles about life in Germany.
Childcare in Germany: Parental Responsibility, the Jugendamt, and Kindergeld
Children's Adaptation in Germany: Daycare, School, and the German Language
Elterngeld in Germany: Parental Allowance, Amounts, and Application Process
Elterngeld in Germany: who can receive parental allowance and how to apply
Elternzeit in Germany: Who Is Entitled to Parental Leave and How to Apply
Family Reunification in Germany: Requirements, Documents, and Typical Routes
Family Reunification in Germany: Who Can Move and What Conditions Apply
Family Reunification in Germany: Who Can Move and What Documents Are Needed
Family Reunification of a Child with a Parent in Germany: Conditions, Documents, and Risks
Family Reunification Visa for Germany: Requirements, Documents, and A1
How to Bring Parents to Germany: Family Reunification and Other Options
Child Benefits and Parental Leave Payments in Germany: Kindergeld, Elterngeld, Kinderzuschlag An overview of the main benefits for families with children in Germany: Kindergeld, Kinderzuschlag, Elterngeld, Mutterschaftsgeld, Bildung und Teilhabe, and Waisenrente. Childcare in Germany: Parental Responsibility, the Jugendamt, and Kindergeld How Aufsichtspflicht works in Germany: when a child can be left alone, who is liable for damages, where to turn for help, and how Kindergeld works after the age of 18. Children's Adaptation in Germany: Daycare, School, and the German Language A practical guide for parents about moving to Germany with children: how to find a Kita place, how the school system works, what language support classes may look like, and where families can look for help. Elterngeld in Germany: Parental Allowance, Amounts, and Application Process How Elterngeld works in Germany in 2026: Basiselterngeld, ElterngeldPlus, Partnerschaftsbonus, deadlines, calculation, income limits, and the application process. Elterngeld in Germany: who can receive parental allowance and how to apply How Elterngeld parental allowance works in Germany: eligibility, Basiselterngeld and ElterngeldPlus amounts, Partnerbonus, documents, and how to apply. Elternzeit in Germany: Who Is Entitled to Parental Leave and How to Apply Elternzeit in Germany: Who Is Entitled to Parental Leave and How to Apply Family Reunification in Germany: Requirements, Documents, and Typical Routes Who can move to Germany under the family reunification program (Familiennachzug), what basic requirements are checked by the embassy and the Ausländerbehörde, and when a different visa route is needed instead of family reunification. Family Reunification in Germany: Who Can Move and What Conditions Apply A brief overview of Familiennachzug in Germany: spouses, minor children, parents, and other relatives, as well as language, income, and housing requirements. Family Reunification in Germany: Who Can Move and What Documents Are Needed An informational guide to family reunification in Germany: spouses, children, parents of minors, basic requirements, A1 language skills, housing, income, insurance, and applying for a national D visa. Family Reunification of a Child with a Parent in Germany: Conditions, Documents, and Risks A guide to family reunification for a minor child with a parent in Germany: §32 AufenthG, age requirements, consent of the other parent, documents, insurance, and what to consider after turning 18. Family Reunification Visa for Germany: Requirements, Documents, and A1 How family reunification works in Germany: who can apply for a national D visa, what requirements apply to spouses and children, when an A1 certificate is required, and what documents to prepare. How to Bring Parents to Germany: Family Reunification and Other Options A breakdown of the options for moving parents to Germany: family reunification under §36 AufenthG, the new rule for Fachkräfte since 2024, insurance, income, housing, and alternative visas.
