Relocation Package & Pricing

Whether you seek help for your relocation as an individual or you wish to facilitate the arrival of your new employee: Our Relocation Services are dedicated for private and corporate clients
  • Inbound (Employment of new team members)
  • Outbound (Assignment & doing business in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands)

 You are welcome to contact us.

The scope of our Relocation Services for Germany, Poland and the Netherlands is tailored to our customers' very individual requirements. Consequently, we provide all advisory and organizational services related to a relocation to Germany, Poland and the Netherlands, be it a company or a private person.Listed below you find an overview of our relocation services and pricing, with detailed information on the different areas. You may book a full-service package or choose specific single services from the portfolio - just as you need it.Our services for Germany, Poland and the Netherlands cover the whole range of demands by employees just as well as by employers and have a significant impact on the new assignment to be successful for both, employer and employee.

PACKAGE RATES CATEGORIES

Individual Services
Immigration

  • information on the visa process at the responsible German embassy
  • Information on booking of appointment, application and proccessing of visa
  • If applicable, information on applying for approval at the federal employment agency (ZAV)

Recommendation of approach for a residence permit according to requirements

  • Information on the standard process for applying for a residence title
And of course you should know the city you are applying for very well.

  • Information on process of the application or extension of residence permit
  • Information on the relevant needed documents
  • Booking of appointment at the responsible authority as well as accompanying (1 errand)
Persons

Family, Single / couple

  • Organizing of a power of attorney
  • coordincation of pick-up
  • Pick up and handing over of electronic residence title

Applying for the recognition of a degree (unaccompanied) +200€ fee for the responsible institution (KMK) and excluding additional fees for couriers

  • Information on recognizing a degree by the responsible authority (KMK)
  • Information on necessary documents
  • Lay out of fees for the responsible institution (200€ excl. additional courier costs)

  • Information on School and Kindergarten Search translation of degree
  • Order and coordination of translation of degree (costs for translation excluded)
  • Sending out of the translated degree to customer

Conveniently calculate the costs for you and your (future) employee online by using our rate calculator. For questions and offers, please reach out to us via “Individual Request”.

PACKAGE RATES

In our packages, you can find an overview of the services that our clients ask for most frequently.

When booking a package we will grant you a discount and moreover you will safe time through sensible combination of separate services.

We can customise our packages according to yPrice list: all services’s individual needs. You are welcome to contact us.

Home Search
  • Individual briefing
  • Look and see tour with overview of interesting residential areas, schools, public transport, shopping possibilites etc
  • answering of individual questions
Hours

about 3 hrs, about 6 hrs
  • Creating a profile of requirements
  • Pre-selection of suitable renting options
  • Post-processing of ExpatRelocation employee
  • Forwarding of decision to landlord
Support

accompanied, unaccompanied

Accompanied or unaccompanied up to 6 objects

  • Creating a profile of requirements
  • Pre-selection of suitable options
  • Post-processing of ExpatRelocation employee
  • Forwarding of decision to landlord
Support

accompanied, unaccompanied

  • Additional coordination of an appointment for a viewing
  • Accompanied by a ExpatRelocation employee
  • Per object
  • Additional coordination of an appointment for a viewing
  • Accompanied by a ExpatRelocation employee
  • Per object
  • Overview of key elements of the rental contract
  • Information on common rental contract conditions
  • Answering of individual questions

Settling-In

Support with registration or reregistration of residency in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands and application of a tax-ID

  • Accompanying to appointment for registration or re-registration of residency
  • booking of appointment at the responsible office
  • support of filling in any related document in case of language barriers
  • accompanying to an appointment for the application of tax-ID (1 errand)

Demand of tax-ID (prematurely) by a our-employee at the tax office (with a power of attorney)

  • issuing of power of attorney for a our-employee
  • Feedback with collected tax-ID (1 errand)

Application of a tax-class change at the responsible tax-office

  • information on relevant documents for a tax-class change
  • handing-in of application at responsible tax office
  • If neccessary post-processing of filed application

Opening of a bank account with a chosen provider

  • Opening of a bank account
  • Application for a credit card
  • Support in organizing relevant documents
  • If necessary joint visit at the chosen bank as well as support with communication

Support in applying for a German health insurance

  • Information on German health insurance system
  • Support in applying for a health insurance
  • Forwarding of the confirmation of health insurance
  • If necessary, post-processing of application

Support in applying for necessary insurances

  • information on common insurances
  • support with compiling necessary documents
  • support in applying for a chosen insurance

Departure

Cancellation of rental contract

  • Checking the deadline by means of the rental contract
  • Preparation of the letter of cancelation and obtaining signature of expatriate
  • Forwarding letter of cancelation to landlord
  • Supervision of receipt of confirmation
  • Accompanied hand over of apartment or house (1 appointment)
  • Issuing of a hand over protocol
  • Support of communication during the hand over

Support in specific problems with deposit payment/ or due to other claims (up to 3 hours)

  • Clarification of misunderstandings between the parties (mediation without legal advice)
  • Documentation of problems, correspondence and if required collection of file notes
  • If necessary forwarding of the documentation to a expatriate’s lawyer

Initiation of the deposit refund (no consulting in disagreements of parties included)

  • Check of correct property hand over
  • Information to landlord and demand of refund with deadline of payment
  • Double checking of reipt of payment

Cancellation of public utility providers (electricity, water and gas)

  • Termination of the provided contracts for electricity, gas, water
  • Filling out the deregistration form and letters of cancelation incl. obtaining the signature of the expatriate
  • Forwarding written notices to each of the utility companies
  • Supervision of the receipts of confirmation

Cancellation of the German public broadcasting fees (GEZ)

  • Compilation of letters of cancelation and obtaining the signature of the expatriate
  • Forwarding the written notice to the responsible institution
  • Supervision of the receipt of the confirmation

Cancellation of the German public broadcasting fees (GEZ)

  • Compilation of letters of cancelation and obtaining the signature of the expatriate
  • Forwarding the written notice to the responsible institution
  • Supervision of the receipt of the confirmation

Package Solutions

Corona-19 Packages

  • Info-chat about the current local quarantine situation
  • One time equipment of the apartment with requested groceries for the next 14 days
  • handing over of list of delivery services (supermarkets/restaurants)
  • emergency-chat

Prices for groceries are not included in the package

Freiberufliche Relocation Consultants (m/w) gesucht

  • Pre-handover of the apartment the customer found and rented themselves (no apartment search)

plus the following additional services:

  • Info-chat before arrival with the ExpatRelocation assistant who will be responsible during the whole time period
    • current local situation
    • conditions of quarantine
    • registration obligations with the local public health office
    • time plan
    • initial supply of groceries
  • delivery of groceries
  • coordination of transfer from airport to apartment
  • make sure apartment is accessible
  • online-chat to welcome and brief

Online-chat with your personal ExpatRelocation-assistant during our office hours (Mo-Fr, 9-18 h), support with additional grocery orders and the organization of the delivery (twice per week).

ExpatRelocation-emergency hotline (on weekends as well) in case of health problems or other issues during the time of quarantine.

Organization of the apartment handover at the end of quarantine.

Temporary Home Search

  • Search and pre-selection of up to two furnished apartments according to the customer’s demand concerning budget and location
  • Briefing and consulting to aid the customer’s decision
  • Reservation, booking and renting of the apartment, organization and coordination of payment methods
  • Pre-handover of the apartment with protocoll

plus the following additional services:

  • Info-chat before arrival with the ExpatRelocation assistant who will be responsible during the whole time period
    • current local situation
    • conditions of quarantine
    • registration obligations with the local public health office
    • time plan
    • initial supply of groceries
  • delivery of groceries
  • coordination of transfer from airport to apartment
  • ensure apartment is accessible
  • online-chat to welcome and brief

Online-chat with your personal ExpatRelocation-assistant during our office hours (Mo-Fr, 9-18 h), support with additional grocery orders and the organization of the delivery (twice per week).

ExpatRelocation-emergency hotline (on weekends as well) with health problems or other issues during the time of quarantine.

Organization of the apartment handover at the end of the quarantine.

Immigration Packages

Immigration Package

Immigration package for citizens from so-called “third countries”*

This package informs future employees about all visa related matters. This eases the start in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands for both employers and employees and provides  traceable, transparent and competent insights into the process.

Bureaucratic hurdles on the way to a complex transfer are efficiently and reliably diminished. Thanks to trustworthy information provided by ExpatRelocation  employees as well as employers can focus on their start together.

Scope

  • General information on the standard requirements for the application of a residence title and the documents needed for it.
  • Accompanying to the registration at a registration office and accompanying to the authorities for the application of a tax ID
  • Accompanying to the appointment at the responsible authority for the application of a residence title
  • Health insurance application support through an insurance broker

* „third countries“ within the meaning of Germany’s right of residence are in general states not belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) – that means all EU member states and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, USA, China, India, Russia, Brazil, Japan, Serbia, Australia, Canada. 

Our Immigration Packages are customized for all budgets.

Our service is basically for working people and their families as having a job which will enable you to finance your life is key for any immigration to Germany.

We will usually start with a telco and that will already enable to give you a hindsight, whether or not the work permit is going to be possible or an evaluation needs to take place first. Please be aware that this may not result in a positive answer, however, in most cases a visa category will be applicable.

An evaluation is undertaken by our attorneys . They will usually charge no more than an hour and will advise if otherwise. On top of the lawyers’ fees a lumpsum to cover communication expenses is charged. The evaluation fee is going to be waived in case we continue to support the applicant. If you decide to abort the services the fee is payable.

For a defined set of countries, citizens need to apply from within their home country, other citizens can apply in Germany. With the new law in force from March 2020 we will establish the state-individual approaches and guide you. Where the “fast track” does not apply, we will clarify the detailed requirements of the embassy/foreigners’ office involved.

 

Our Immigration Packages include to following options

Where necessary or beneficial our lawyers will apply for a pre-approval by the Federal Office of Employment in Germany. Under the new law this will mostly be handled by the local foreigners’ office.

When applying outside Germany, it depends on the validity period of the title the embassy granted by when the applicant needs to prolongate his residence title. When applying in Germany, the applicant has to show up at the local foreigners’ office twice. The appointment at the local foreigners’ office should be accompanied because the staff usually is allowed to speak German only and the process can be a little complex. The appointment for the visa pick-up does not necessarily need to be accompanied.

PRE-ASSESSMENT

ExpatRelocation where necessary together with our lawyers, will support the application for a German residence title. This service is recommended when you believe several visa categories may apply, or you are unsure, if you are entitled at all, or if you need initial guidance as to how proceed within a specific visa category.

PRE-ASSESSMENT
  • Evaluation of your situation, reviewing of relevant documents, where necessary conference call to get a better understanding
  • Check comparability of academic degrees in the Anabin database
  • Confirmation of the visa category to apply for
  • The fee will automatically apply in case :- It is found, after careful consideration of a comprehensive background, that you are not eligible to a suitable residence title, or if you decide not to move on with an immigration package within 2 weeks after we have told you which visa category applies due to your silence/lack of decision).
  • The fee will not apply in case you go ahead with EASY, PLUS or FAMILY
    • IMMIGRATION PACKAGE - EASY

    ExpatRelocation where necessary together with our lawyers, will support the application for non-complex work permits:

  • Bluecard
  • IT Specialists
  • Job Search
  • Student

    • Our Services

  • Intensive video call to gather the candidate’s situation and schedule:-(1)Understanding annual gross salary, job responsibilities, academic degree (copies to be provided) as well as the timing of the move (2)Evaluation of the comparability of academic degrees
  • Establishment of required documents and their legal form (original, translation, apostille, legalization) and support with translation, apostille and legalization (excl. expenses) for the applicant
  • Support with the completion of any forms requested by the authorities.
  • Preparation and reservation of the application appointment at a German embassy.
  • Review of the issued visa.
  • Preparation, reservation and accompaniment to the municipal registration, explanation of all processes involved (tax id, public broadcasting)
  • Support with interim prolongations of the right to stay ("fictional residence titel")
  • Preparation, reservation & accompaniment to the appointment with the local Foreigners Office in Germany.
  • Review of the issued visa.
    • IMMIGRATION PACKAGE PLUS

    ExpatRelocation where necessary together with our lawyers, will support the application for any other work permit.

    Applies for work permits

  • that require a prior approval by the Federal Employment Agency (Assignment, Intercompany Transfer, Specialists, C-Level Management)
  • for Researchers
  • for Freelancers or entrepreneurs
  • expedited skilled worker program

    • Our services

  • Intensive video call to gather the candidate’s situation and schedule:-(1)Timing of the move, intended starting date(2)Understanding annual gross salary, job responsibilities, academic degree (copies to be provided), vocational training, School and Kindergarten Search experience, nationality
  • Establishment of required documents and their legal form (original, translation, apostille, legalization) and support with translation, apostille and legalization (excl. expenses) for the applicant
  • communication with the immigration bodies on behalf of the employer and employee, payment of the government fee for the expedited skilled worker program
  • Support with the completion of any forms requested by the authorities.
  • Support with acquiring additional necessary documents - where applicable:-(1)Evaluation of comparability of the education with the ZAV (Zentralstelle Anerkennungsverfahren),(2)Application for a pre-approval by the Federal Employment Agency,(3)Business concept and financial background for Job Seeker or Freelance Visa et al
  • Preparation and reservation of the application appointment at a German embassy.
  • Review of the issued visa.
  • Preparation, reservation and accompaniment to the municipal registration, explanation of all processes involved (tax id, public broadcasting)
  • Support with interim prolongations of the right to stay ("fictional residence titel")
  • Preparation, reservation & accompaniment to the appointment with the local Foreigners Office in Germany.
  • Review of the issued visa
    • IMMIGRATION PACKAGE - FAMILY

    ExpatRelocation where necessary together with our lawyers, will support the application for family reunion of the married spouse and up to three own children.

  • Intensive video call to gather the candidate’s situation and schedule
  • Establishment of required documents and their legal form (original, translation, apostille, legalization) and support with translation, apostille and legalization (excl. expenses) for the applicants
  • Support with the completion of any forms requested by the authorities.
  • Preparation and reservation of the application appointment at a German embassy.
  • Preparation, reservation and accompaniment to the municipal registration, explanation of all processes involved (tax id, public broadcasting)
  • Support with interim prolongations of the right to stay ("fictional residence title")
  • Preparation, reservation & accompaniment to the appointment with the local Foreigners Office in Germany.
  • Review of the issued visa.
    • IMMIGRATION PACKAGE - FOREIGNERS OFFICE / DOCUMENTS

    You believe you have got it all right and just want to make sure the appointment at the foreigners office goes smooth?

    OR

    You are positive to manage the appointment itself but want an expert to review your documents?

    In this case this package is the right one to book. ExpatRelocation will support with either

    Accompaniment to the Foreigners Office

  • Provision of a document list for the application
  • Review of the documents
  • Reservation and accompaniment to the appointment with the local Foreigners Office.

    • Support with the documentation

  • Provision of a document list for the application
  • Support with the application form
  • Support with the documents to provide

    • Out of scope:

  • Support with applying for any additional documents needed (i.e. comparability of education, pre-approval of the Federal Employment Agency)
  • Support with a coherent business plan for freelance work
  • Accompaniment to a second appointment due to insufficient documents
  • Any kind of legal counselling or clarification of questions

    • Freiberufliche Relocation Consultants (m/w) gesucht

    Support for British citizens living in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands

    • Proactive contact to the employee, if we receive the contact data from you
    • Verification that the online registration has taken place. If not, help with filling out the form (only available in German)
    • Joint preparation of the necessary documents
    • Accompanied appointment at the foreigners’ registration office
    • If desired: Disbursement of the official fee to be paid (approx. 40 € per person)
    Home Search Packages

    Accompanied search for furnished accomodation

    Temporary Housing Package I

    This package is ideal to get a solid overview of the local housing market of furnished apartments and to make an ideal decision on what object to rent. With ExpatRelocation’s reliable support you can find a temporary home. This gives employees and their family the possibility of a comfortable start in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands and relives employers of a crucial complexity in supporting their employees.

    Services

    • Preselection of 3 furnished properties according to budget and location specified by customer
    • Joint viewing of these 3 properties
    • Explanation and summary of rental contract
    • Booking of accomodation
    • Hand-over of property, including protocol

    Unaccompanied search for furnished accomodation

    Temporary Housing Package II

    There’s often an increased time pressure on the fast moving housing market of furnished apartments, because demands exceed offers. For employees who are still abroad or who have little flexibility for viewings on a short notice it’s not less important to find a temporary apartment that can be a temporary home, though. This package offers maximum support with a high flexibility for a comfortable start in Germany. It relieves the employer of some of the crucial complexities during their support of an arriving employee while guaranteeing a transparent, reliable and ideal service for everyone involved.

    Service

    • Preselection of 3 furnished properties according to budget and location specified by customer
    • Giving advice and support regarding the customer’s decision based on the information provided
    • Booking of accomodation
    • Hand-over with protocol

    Selection and booking of a boarding house

    Boarding House Package

    Booking a boarding house includes the advantages of a hotel as well as offering a homelike start in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands. For employees who are still abroad, who lack flexibility for viewings on short notice or who look for an interims solution without a long search this package is ideal. It offers comfort of living, reliable support and a temporary home so employees can have an ideal start in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands with a maximum of flexibility. It relieves employers of some of the crucial complexities when supporting their employees and still guarantees a transparent and trustworthy service for everyone involved.

    Service

    • Selection and booking of a boarding house by ExpatRelocation according to the customer’s budget allowance
    • The property will be rented for four weeks by ExpatRelocation at their own expense, the amount of which equals the customer’s budget allowance
    • Expense Management Service (please see 6)

    The rental costs will be added to the package price. 

    Accompanied apartment search

    Home Search Package I

    The services of this package include basic information on the complex German housing market as well as individual proposals for solutions. The customer can rely on a maximum of competence and a trustworthy service which guarantees an optimum of results. Our experienced experts take care of the whole process of searching a home and support, advice and accompany their customers at all times. Expectation management, pre-selection, School and Kindergarten Search communication, coordination of viewings as well as a thorough post-processing cover our customers. This holistic approach to service helps leading our customer’s way to a new home.

    Service

    • Information about the housing market, regional peculiarities and recommendations regarding location, apartment size and budget in a conference call
    • Joint creation of a detailed search profile
    • Housing market research across all available channels
    • Pre-selection of rental objects that match the search profile
    • Joint viewing of up to 6 objects selected by the customer
    • Accompanying to contract negotiations with the landlord to increase the likelihood of closing
    • Explanation and summary of the most important parts of the lease agreement
    • Shared apartment handover with protocol and photo documentation
    • Coordinate information regarding deposit options and payment of rent security

    Unaccompanied apartment search

    Home Search Package II

    The service of this package is almost identical to Home Search package I, but without joint visits. Up to 6 viewing appointments are coordinated for the customer, which they manage without the company of  a ExpatRelocation employee. We recommend this only to our German customers or employees who have good knowledge of German and have already lived in Germany. This package cover expectation management, pre-selection, professionel communication, coordination of viewings as well as a thorough post-processing.

    Services

    • Information about the housing market, regional peculiarities and recommendations regarding location, apartment size and budget in a conference call
    • Joint creation of a detailed search profile
    • Housing market research across all available channels
    • Pre-selection of rental objects that match the search profile
    • Coordination of up to 6 viewing appointments for objects selected by the customer
    • Explanation and summary of the most important parts of the lease agreement
    • Shared apartment handover with protocol and photo documentation
    • Coordinate information regarding deposit options and payment of rent security

    Management of real estate rented by ExpatRelocation for customers

    Expense Management Service

    This service is ideal to have a worriless start in renting a house or apartment. ExpatRelocation takes care of timely deposit- and rental payments and relieves thus employers, employees as well as landlords. Due to ExpatRelocation’s longtime relationships with the local housing market we function as a competent and reliable partner for all parties. This helps everyone involved with the support, advice and implementation of the demanded services.

    Service

    • ExpatRelocation pays the deposit
    • ExpatRelocation pays the rent including all additional costs (will be charged to the customer monthly in advance)
    • Registration and deregistration of utilities (organization of readings)
    • Extension of the rental contracts as agreed
    • Termination of leases with organization of renovation work
    • Return of the rental property to the owner
    • Contact person for all parties during the entire rental period
    Settling-In Packages

    Basic package settling-in

    Settling-In Package I

    To live and work in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands you need to be registered with the local authorities and have a German bank account as well as health insurance. All these necessities are covered in this package. Applying for tax-ID as well as applying for a credit card at your chosen bank are included as well so that EU-citizens have a School and Kindergarten Searchly supported start. Employers as well as employees are relieved of stress and can enjoy an uncomplicated start in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands.

    Service

    • Registration of residents’ registration office including application for the tax identification number (1 errand to office)
    • Opening a bank account, applying for a credit card
    • Assistance in applying for health insurance

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    Complete Settling-In package

    Settling-In Package II

    To live and work in Germany you need to be registered with the local authorities and have a German bank account as well as health insurance. On top of that a tax-ID is needed to receive a proper first salary. To guarantee a smooth settling in this package also includes support with applying for an internet and telephone connection as well as advice and support on getting registered with public utility services. With transparent communication and trust we lay the ideal groundwork for a good start in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands.

    Service

    • Support in filling in the registration sheet in case of language barriers
    • Accompanying to the local residents’ registration office, accompanying to the local authorities for the application of a tax identification number (1 accompanied appointment)
    • Obtaining the tax ID upfront
    • Opening a bank account, applying for a credit card
    • Support with the health insurance application (set-up with an insurance broker)
    • Support with selecting necessary and useful insurances (set-up with an insurance broker)
    • Support with contracting a telephone / internet provider
    • Registration with public utility companies (electricity, gas, water, TV licence)
    Family Packages

    Accompanied childcare

    Childcare Package I

    This allround package covers all local challenges when it comes to the search for an ideal childcare program for your children. Our experienced experts give you a thorough understanding and overview of the German school- and daycare system, evaluate your options and coordinate up to four relevant appointments and accompany you. On top of that we apply for your child allowance. During the whole process we support you reliably, School and Kindergarten Search and efficient so that employees and their families are well taken care of and can focus on their start in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands.

    Services

    • Search for school or kindergarten (one child)
    • Introductory information on the German school and day care system
    • Information on local offers regarding schools and kindergartens
    • Up to 4 accompanied appointments with selected schools or kindergartens
    • Preparation and organisation of the registration with the school/kindergarten (accompanied)
    • Application for child allowance by providing necessary documents

    Unaccompanied childcare

    Childcare Package II

    This basic package provides you with a basic understanding and an overview of the German school- and daycare system. Our ExpatRelocation employees coordinate up to four relevant appointments and provide you with basic information to apply for child allowance. During the whole process we guide you reliably, School and Kindergarten Search and efficient so that employers and their families are well taken care of and can focus on their start in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands.

    Service

    • Search for school or kindergarten (one child)
    • Introductory information on the German school and day care system
    • Information on local offers regarding schools and kindergartens
    • Preparation and organisation of the registration with the school/kindergarten (not accompanied)
    • Organisation of up to 4 appointments with selected schools or kindergartens (not accompanied)
    • Assistance in applying for child allowance, providing of documents
    Departure Packages

    Departure Package

    This package contains all information concerning leaving Germany, Poland and the Netherlands as well as cancellations and administrative matters that become relevant when an employee plans to leave Germany, Poland and the Netherlands. To avoid unpleasant surprises with unclear bureaucratic hurdles, which can generate a more in cost and effort, our School and Kindergarten Search ExpatRelocation-employees take care of all steps. Handing back of the apartment, cancellation of contracts as well as change of address order are included. This way the employee can focus on moving and ExpatRelocation supports all matters of the departure.

    Service

    • Cancellation of the public utility contracts
    • Cancellation phone / internet
    • Cancellation TV licence
    • Cancellation of up to three other contracts (gym, newspaper subscription etc.)
    • Arranging that your mail is forwarded to your new address (change of address order)
    • Closure of a bank account
    • De-registration with the public registration offices
    • Accompanied return handover of the house / apartment (with move-out checklist)
    • Initiating the refund of the rent security deposit
    Family And Children (Individual Services)

    Support with the application of parental allowance

    Our Parental Allowance Service

    Parents in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands can take a leave from work while being guaranteed their workplace for up to three years. This period can be shared between both parents, and you can even take it at the same time. Within this period you cannot be laid off from yPrice list: all services. Further, the law says that you have a right to work part-time. However, this is with a big question mark, as the company has to grant if it is possible to share your work with a colleague. And there are lots of ways to argue about this. Unfortunately, still, many companies are not prepared to be more flexible about working hours.

    In addition to this extended layoff protection, some financial support is granted to encourage future parents to actually raise children without suffering too much on the financial side. There is no income cap on Parental Leave Allowance. Therefore every mother and every father can enjoy its benefits. Generally, 67 percent of the net income is granted as Parental Leave Allowance and minimum 300 EUR per month.Non-working parents receive the minimum amount in addition to the family income. Parental allowance is paid to the father and mother for a maximum of 14 months. They are eligible to split the period between them. Neither parent may claim for more than 12 months. A further 2 months may be paid if income is lost during this period and the partner is involved in caring for the child. Single parents drawing parental allowance to compensate for loss of income are eligible for the full 14 months parental allowance.The Basic parental allowance is 65% to 100% depending on the net income before the birth.

    Eligibility:

    Mothers and fathers are eligible for parental allowance if:

    • they care for and educate their children themselves after birth
    • they are not employed for more than 30 hours per week
    • they live together with their children in one abode
    • they are resident or have their habitual place of residence in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands
    • Under certain circumstances, parental allowance may also be paid in respect of employment abroad.

    Application Procedure

    • Completed Application form
    • Completed form A (statement of your health insurance regarding maternal leave allowance)
    • Completed form B (statement of your employer with regard to your employment contract)
    • A copy of your passport with residence permit
    • Your registration card
    • the original birth certificate of the child
    • acknowledgment of the paternity certificate where applicable,
    • proof of income: payroll details for the last 14 months before childbirth, tax declaration of both parents of the year preceding the year of birth (your income in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands as well as in any other country you have lived in in the year preceding the birth) 
    • copies of current confirmation of household members where there are children up to six years of age.

    Some of the documents are only available once the baby is born and the hospitals will provide you with everything. Some documents, like your last months' income or information about siblings, can be prepared upfront. If you had no income in the last months, the application procedure is manageable, but with income to be considered it is a complex procedure.

    Granted for children going to kindergarten or equivalent

    KINDERGARTEN VOUCHER "KITA-GUTSCHEIN"

    Application of child support or a daycare-voucher :Documents required

    Although it may slightly vary, you need to be prepared to hand in the following documentation
    • A copy of your child's birth certificate
    • A copy of your residence certificate (which will indicate your child's place of residence)

    In some states, a certain number of hours is granted without reference to your income or work situation or the age of the child. If you need more hours, or you are otherwise requested to prove your financial situation, the following documents are regularly required to calculate your individual voucher amount:

    Employees:

    • Copies of one or more payroll reports, indicating the monthly family income after taxes (not older than 7 months). In case of volatile income, an average will be calculated on the basis of all payroll reports handed in. Usually, 3 payrolls shall be sufficient
    • A copy of your Employment contract, alternatively
    • Confirmation from your future employer on start and duration of your future employment
    • A copy of the certificate of matriculation at a university
    • Evidence that you are taking part in a Hartz IV plan
    • A confirmation that you are conducting a language or integration course for migrants
    • Alternatively, and if applicable, a copy of the advice on unemployment support II (Arbeitslosengeld II)
    • Copy of the advice on social insurances
    • Copy of alimony payments

    Entrepreneurs:

    • A copy of the last annual tax assessment notice, or, if not available or not representative, an estimation of future income
    • A copy of the advice on monthly tax advance payments
    • Copies of the payments for health, accident, and life insurances

    Students

    • A copy of the advice on received BAföG payments
    • Copies of the payments for health and nursing care insurance

    If you wish to use the service of a daycare nurse, you have to provide her / his name, address, birth date and bank details as well as a confirmation of the possible acceptance of your child.

    Application of Child Allowance

    Application of Child Allowance

    Child allowance is granted to every family with children and shall help to bear the financial burden of children’s education. It is paid without reference to the family income. To apply for it, you and your child must be registered in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands.

    Parents are eligible to apply for “Kindergeld” (child allowance) for children up to at least the age of 18. Under certain circumstance foreign parents are also entitled to child allowance.

    Child allowance is usually paid when the applicant is domiciled or normally resident in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands. Applicants resident abroad may be eligible for child allowance if they are subject to unlimited tax liability in Germany - i.e. the bulk of their income is exclusively earned in Germany. Applications must be made in writing to the local “Familienkasse” (family office).

    As well as child benefit, certain parents are entitled to claim a supplementary child allowance (currently up to 205 euros per month) for each unmarried child who is under the age of 25 and lives in their household. In order to qualify, you need to fulfil certain conditions:

    • You receive child benefit for the child.
    • You earn at least 900 euros per month before deductions (600 euros for single parents).
    • You earn less than the maximum income limit (varies according to the parents’ cost of living and is calculated individually by the Family Benefits Office).

    The exact amount you will receive is determined by your income and assets. You can also claim extra assistance for things such as school trips, school supplies and meals. If your child has any income (e.g. maintenance payments), this will be deducted from the supplementary child allowance. You can apply for the supplementary child allowance from the Family Benefits Office at the same time you apply for your child benefit.

    EU / EEA citizens: If you are a citizen of a Member State of the EU, the EEA States, or Switzerland you may receive child allowance irrespective of whether you have a settlement permit or a residence permit. The same applies if you are a national of Serbia and Montenegro, Bosnia- Herzegovina, Morocco, Tunisia or Turkey on the basis of the respective bilateral agreements, provided that you are liable to pay contributions for unemployment benefit under the terms of your employment in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands.

    Non-EU citizens: Foreigners living permanently in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands are eligible to receive child allowance if they have a valid settlement permit or residence permit for specific purposes. One of these purposes is to pursue research according to §20.

    • For the first and second child: 188 EUR per month
    • For the third child: 194 EUR per month
    • For the fourth and all further child: 215 EUR per month

    Child allowance is granted for all children

    • Below an age of 18 years
    • Below an age of 25 years, if they are doing an apprenticeship
    • Below an age of 21 years, if they are unemployed.

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    Application of Child Benefit

    Application of Child Benefit

    Kindergeld is something every parent living in Germany should know about. It's money, for you, for free, for every child you have, regardless of your income or marital status.The child benefit is a monthly payment given to all parents in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands, regardless of their income, to ensure that their children’s basic needs are covered. The German child benefit is provided by the Family Benefits Office Familienkasse at the Federal Employment Agency.

    Kindergeld is a monthly children's allowance / benefit (amount detailed below) paid directly to one (tax-paying) parent until the child turns 18. For those with children in higher education or an apprenticeship after the age of 18, the payment will be made until they turn 25, as long as their income does not exceed €7,680 annually. Kindergeld will also be paid until the age of 21 if the child is unemployed and, if the child is unable to work due to a disability, the allowance will be paid for an unlimited time. The allowance also extends to adopted or foster children, as well as your spouse’s children and / or grandchildren if they live in your home. If the child moves out of home after the age of 18 and is still eligible to receive Kindergeld, the money will be paid directly to them.

    Who can claim child benefit?

    Basically, all German children living in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands are eligible for this allowance. And, happily for expats, non-German children living in Germany (even if they’re not born here) are also eligible, as long as they have a valid residency permit. There are even some cases in which children who do not live in Germany are entitled to Kindergeld, for example if one or both of their parents live and work in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands and the country in which the child lives does not have a similar benefit (or does have a similar benefit but at a lower value, in which case the allowance will be worked out based on the difference between the two amounts).

    German and EU citizens are entitled to child benefit, as long as your place of residence is in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands. If you are a foreign national living in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands, you can receive child benefit if you have a valid temporary residence permit or settlement permit. Usually, you must not be receiving any similar benefit in your home country or anywhere else.

    Child benefit can only be claimed by one parent, so married couples will need to decide who receives it. If you and your partner are separated, the parent who has primary custody should claim child benefit. If a child is living with you but you are not their parent, you can still claim child benefit for them.  

    The payment goes to one person who the child lives with. Kindergeld can be claimed by:

    – parents
    – spouses whose stepchildren are living in their household
    – grandparents whose grandchildren are living in their household
    – adoptive parents
    – foster parents
    – guardians or carers or other persons who provide a household for a child

    – parents
    – spouses whose stepchildren are living in their household
    – grandparents whose grandchildren are living in their household
    – adoptive parents
    – foster parents
    – guardians or carers or other persons who provide a household for a child

    In the case of a shared household, be it between parents and grandparents, or a biological parent and a spouse, the person who receives the payment is decided by the family. Usually the parents take precedence for the payment. However, this can be waived in the favour of, for instance, a grandparent. The parent must inform the Family Benefit Office, who are in charge of making the payment, of any such agreements in writing. This is done through a declaration of entitlement which can be found at the end of the application form; more on that later.

    If the child does not live at home, or the parents are separated and have shared custody, the parents must decide which of them will receive the benefit. If the parents cannot decide, the case will be decided by a judge in a local court.

    Some families may also be able to claim Kindergeld even while they are out of the country.

    Child benefit age limit

    Usually, you can continue claiming child benefit until your child reaches the age of 18. There are, however, certain exceptions whereby you can continue to receive payments beyond this age limit:

    • If your child is unemployed and registered as a job-seeker with an Employment Agency (up to age 21).
    • If your child is in education or training (up to age 25 or the completion of their first vocational qualification or degree).
    • If your child has a disability and cannot support themselves (up to age 25).

    How much child benefit will I receive?

    The child benefit is paid monthly, usually directly into the parent’s bank account or in cash. The same amount is paid to everyone, regardless of the parents’ income, and is dependent on the number of children you have:

    • 219 euros each for the first two children.
    • 225 euros for the third child.
    • 250 euros for the fourth and each additional child.

    You usually receive child benefit for children up until their 18th birthday. These include:
    • biological and adopted children,
    • stepchildren,
    • foster children,
    • grandchildren.

    If the child is older than 18 years old, you can only receive child benefit under certain conditions. Find more information on this in the .

    Child benefits

    Parents (single parents too) with place of residence in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands receive child benefits. Foreign nationals with a valid settlement permit can also claim child benefits. The amount is depending on the number of children living in your family:

    • 1-2 children: 204 € per month per child
    • For the third child: 210€ per month
    • For 4 and more children: 235€ per month per child

    Benefits are available for:

    • All children up to their 18th year of life
    • For children in job training up to the 25th year of life
    • For unemployed children up to the 21th year of life
    • For children on search for a job training up to the 25th year of life (proof to be handed in)
    • For disabled children, who cannot take care of themselves, no age-restriction (the disability must be existent before the 25th year of life. The claim of disabled children without parents ends with their 25th year of life unless they live in a foster home.)

    Generally, the benefit is paid to the person in whose custody the child is living. If both parents are living together they can decide to whom the benefit is to be paid.

    If a child of age lives away from the parental household, the person who is financing the greater part of the child’s livelihood receives the child benefit. If you, as student, are still entitled to claim child benefit for yourself while you have a baby yourself, child benefit for yourself will only be paid if you forgo your claims to parental allowance and do not take parental leave.

    The application to claim child benefit must be directed in written for to your local family benefits office. Which one is responsible for you depends on your place of residence. More information can be obtained in the family benefits office.

    Children’s allowance

    The children’s allowance is an additional amount on top of the child benefit, which is to help low income families. It can be claimed be single parents and by couples if their children are not married and under 25 years of age. Other criteria are:

    • Child benefit must also be claimed for these children
    • The children must be living in your household
    • The monthly income of the parents is at least equal to the minimum income (900€ for couples, 600€ for single parents) and income and assets do not exceed the maximum income
    • The livelihood of the family is covered with the help of the children’s allowance and other claims on other social benefits schemes will not be made

    The children’s allowance with a maximum amount of 185€/per months per child and is paid out together with the child benefit. If you have more than one child, a total amount of all claims is calculated and then paid out. For certain groups of people, for example students, who’s studies are eligible to be funded with a public grant, the children’s allowance will only be granted under certain circumstances.

    If you are already claiming unemployment benefits II or other social benefits, a claim on children’s allowance is not possible.

    Beneficiaries of the children’s allowance scheme can also claim additional benefits for education and participation. These can be granted to finance school outings, school equipment, tuition or meals at school. The benefits for education and participation can be claimed at the responsible local authorities.

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