Everything you need to apply for parental allowance in Saarland. We support Saarland with our pre-filled application in English.
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Saarland processes all Elterngeld applications through one central office: the Landesamt für Soziales in Saarbrücken. No matter where you live in the Saarland, you submit your application to this single office.
Before you start, collect these documents:
Saarland 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 Saarland application as a downloadable PDF.
Start your Saarland application →Bring or send your completed application to the Landesamt für Soziales in Saarbrücken. You'll find the address 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 Landesamt für Soziales in Saarbrücken.
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 the Landesamt für Soziales.
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 the Landesamt für Soziales directly.
Saarland has one central office for all Elterngeld applications: the Landesamt für Soziales in Saarbrücken. Everyone in the state submits to this office.
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 Saarland application as a PDF.
Start your Saarland application →