Eligibility

The 4 basic requirements: live in Germany, live with your child, care for them yourself, and work max 32h/week.

Short answer: Yes, most expats qualify. Your visa type is what matters. Find out if yours works.

An EU Blue Card meets the additional residence-status requirement; the general Elterngeld conditions still apply.

Full list of residence permits that qualify, and which ones don't.

Earn over €175k as a couple? Here's what that means for your Elterngeld eligibility.

Married to the child's parent, or paternity still pending? You can claim, but the parent with custody has to agree.