I do not have a confirmed residence status. Can I still apply for parental leave pay?
Special rules apply to parents with a non-German passport. Whether they receive parental leave pay depends on their nationality and residence status.
People with the following residence status can apply for parental leave pay:
- Settlement permit (Niederlassungserlaubnis)
- Permanent EU settlement permit
- EU Blue Card, ICT Card, a Mobile ICT Card or a residence permit, which entitles (or has entitled) you to work for a period of at least 6 months – There are further restrictions. Please consult your local parental leave pay office.
Persons with the following residence status cannot apply for parental leave pay:
- Temporary resident permit (Aufenthaltsgestattung)
- Tolerated stay (Duldung)
- Vocational or continuing training in Germany