Kindergeld — Financial Support for Children for Ukrainian Families in Germany
freeA state cash benefit from the German Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) for Ukrainian families living in Germany with temporary protection under § 24 AufenthG. Pays EUR 259 monthly for each child from birth to age 18 (in some cases until 25). Parents must have a residence permit under § 24 and be in Germany; the child must live in Germany or another country.
- Cost
- Free
- Applications
- Always open
- Where
- Germany
- From Ukraine?
- Not from Ukraine. Who: українські родини, які перебувають у Німеччині
- Organiser
- Bundesagentur für Arbeit
Eligibility
Parents are eligible for Kindergeld if:
- the parent applying has a residence permit under § 24 of the German Residence Act (Aufenthaltsgesetz) allowing employment for at least 6 months;
- the parent is in Germany;
- the child lives in Germany or in another EU/EEA/Swiss country.
Orphans and children whose parents' whereabouts are unknown can apply independently if they have a residence permit under § 24. Employment or a minimum length of residence is not required.
Payment Amount
EUR 259 monthly for each child, transferred to a bank account.
Required Documents
- Residence permit under § 24 for parent and child (registration certificate or preliminary document allowing work);
- Proof of child's residence (registration with migration authorities or certificate from child welfare authorities);
- For retroactive payments for months prior to June 2022: proof of employment (employment contract or pay slip).
How to Apply
Complete the Kindergeld application form (KG1) and attachments. Submit documents to the Familienkasse serving your residential address. Full information and instructional videos in Ukrainian are available on the separate page for refugees from Ukraine.