Children, Benefits, and Family Reunification
28 GermanySimple articles about Children, Benefits, and Family Reunification.
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
Joining Your Spouse in Germany: Requirements, Documents, and the National D Visa
Kindererziehungszeit: how Germany credits pension for raising children
Kindergartens in Germany: How to Find a Kita, What It Costs, and What Parents Should Check
Kindergeld in Germany in 2026: Amount, Eligibility, and How to Apply
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. Joining Your Spouse in Germany: Requirements, Documents, and the National D Visa How to move to Germany to join your husband or wife through family reunification: who can sponsor a spouse, when German A1 is required, how income, housing, and insurance are checked, and which documents are submitted for the national D visa. Kindererziehungszeit: how Germany credits pension for raising children Who can receive pension periods for raising children in Germany, how many months are credited, how to submit form V0800 to Deutsche Rentenversicherung, and which documents are needed. Kindergartens in Germany: How to Find a Kita, What It Costs, and What Parents Should Check A practical guide to kindergartens in Germany: types of Kita, entitlement to a place, registration through Jugendamt or city portals, costs, subsidies, and advice for parents. Kindergeld in Germany in 2026: Amount, Eligibility, and How to Apply Who can receive Kindergeld in Germany, how much is paid per child in 2026, how to apply to the Familienkasse, and what matters about the Kinderfreibetrag.
