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. The law then lists exclusions and conditional cases:
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 — this includes family reunification visas (§29/§30 AufenthG) and marriage/spouse visas, which are fully eligible. Pure student visas (§16b) only qualify if you work or have worked alongside your studies.
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.).
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.
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.
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.
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