These statuses generally meet the additional residence-status requirement in § 1(7) BEEG. The basic Elterngeld requirements still apply:
Many Aufenthaltserlaubnisse qualify if they allow or previously allowed employment for at least six months. § 1(7) BEEG then names exactly which permits are excluded and which only qualify under conditions. The AufenthG section printed on your permit decides:
The legal section on the document matters more than a generic label such as 'student visa' or 'family visa'. If the status is unclear, send the front and back of the document to the Elterngeldstelle and ask which part of § 1(7) BEEG they apply.
A timely extension request can preserve an existing title under § 81(4) AufenthG. A first-time application under § 81(3) does not generally have the same effect for Elterngeld.
Yes, but it depends on the type. You're eligible if your Aufenthaltserlaubnis permits work for at least six months. This includes family reunification visas (§29/§30 AufenthG) and marriage/spouse visas, which are fully eligible. Exceptions: certain training permits (§16e), au pair or seasonal work permits (§19c), European voluntary service (§19e) and job search permits under §20a para. 5 sentence 1 do not qualify, and some humanitarian permits (§23 para. 1, §23a, §25 para. 3-5) only qualify under extra conditions. Pure student visas (§16b) only qualify if you currently work alongside your studies, are on Elternzeit, or receive ongoing benefits from the employment agency (SGB III). Work in the past is not enough.
Reviewed 31 October 2026
Yes! Family reunification visas (Familiennachzug, §29/§30 AufenthG) and marriage/spouse visas (Ehegattennachzug, §30 AufenthG) are fully eligible for Elterngeld. These permits allow you to work in Germany, which is the key requirement. You must meet the other standard conditions (live in Germany, care for the child, etc.).
Reviewed 31 October 2026
Yes! The Niederlassungserlaubnis (§9 AufenthG) is a permanent residence permit and fully qualifies for Elterngeld. You don't need to meet additional employment conditions – the normal Elterngeld requirements are sufficient.
Reviewed 31 October 2026
Yes! The ICT Card (Intra-Company Transfer) and Mobile ICT Card are explicitly listed in the law as eligible. You can receive Elterngeld if you meet the other requirements.
Reviewed 31 October 2026
It depends on when you came to Germany. If you lived in Germany before Dec 31, 2020 and have an Aufenthaltsdokument-GB, you retain your EU rights and are eligible. If you arrived after Brexit, the rules for third-country nationals apply – you need an appropriate residence permit.
Reviewed 31 October 2026
It depends on your status. With asylum, recognized refugee status or subsidiary protection (§25 para. 1, 2): Yes, without extra conditions, because these permits are not among the restricted permits listed in the law. With other humanitarian permits (§25 para. 3-5, §23a, or §23 para. 1 because of war in your home country): Yes, if you work, are on Elternzeit, receive ongoing benefits from the employment agency (SGB III), or have stayed in Germany with a permit, Aufenthaltsgestattung or Duldung for at least 15 months. With Aufenthaltsgestattung (during asylum procedure): No. With Duldung (toleration): Only with Beschäftigungsduldung (§60d). Ukrainian refugees (§24): Yes, eligible.
Reviewed 31 October 2026
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