Everything you need to apply for parental allowance in Bremen. We support Bremen with our pre-filled application in English.
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The state of Bremen has 2 Elterngeld offices: one in the city of Bremen and one in Bremerhaven. You apply at the office for the city where you live. You can submit by mail or in person.
Before you start, collect these documents:
Bremen uses the federal application form for births from April 2025 onwards. The form is 23 pages long and entirely in German.
Our guide walks you through every question in English and generates your completed Bremen application as a downloadable PDF.
Start your Bremen application →Bring or send your completed application to the Elterngeldstelle in your city. You'll find both Bremen offices listed below.
You can apply as soon as your baby is born. Remember: Elterngeld is only paid retroactively for 3 months, so apply early.
Submit your application to the Elterngeldstelle in the city where you live.
Bremerhaven
Hinrich-Schmalfeldt-Str. 42, 27576 Bremerhaven
Office addresses verified April 2026. Based on the Bundeselterngeld- und Elternzeitgesetz (BEEG).
The official forms are in German, but our guide lets you fill out the entire application in English. We generate a pre-filled PDF that you can submit directly to your Bremen office.
Processing times vary. You'll receive a written decision (Bescheid) by mail and retroactive payment for all approved months. If you haven't heard back after several weeks, contact your office directly.
Bremen has just 2 offices: one in Bremen and one in Bremerhaven. Submit to the office in the city where you live.
The forms and correspondence are in German, but you don't need to speak German. Our guide handles the translation for you.
Answer simple questions in English. We calculate your amount, plan your months, and generate your pre-filled 23-page Bremen application as a PDF.
Start your Bremen application →