Family & children

Apply for family allowance

Family allowance is money from the state for parents. It helps with the costs of your child. After moving to Austria, or for an older child, you usually have to apply for it yourself. Here you see what you need and where to send the application.

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Steps: 6 key steps, up to 16 depending on your situation
For you: 5 short questions, then you see your steps
Main office: Finanzamt Österreich
Costs: none named in the sources
Online: possible for 4 of 16 steps

How it works

These are the key steps, in the right order. Answer the short questions; then you see exactly what applies to you and what is added.

See whether you need to applyFor a birth in Austria, family allowance comes without an application. Otherwise you need to apply. The child tax credit comes along automatically.Key step
Why?
This way you know whether you need to do something or can just wait.
What you do
Read the steps below. Childcare benefit is something different and has a different application.
Where?
Finanzamt ÖsterreichDirectly with the named service
Related plansI’m having a baby
In detail
Check whether you need to apply
Family allowance is money from the state that helps parents with the costs of their child. If your child is born in Austria, the tax office checks it automatically. In all other cases you need to apply, for example after moving here or for an adult child. You do not have to apply separately for the child tax credit (Kinderabsetzbetrag); it is paid together with the family allowance. Childcare benefit is a different benefit with a different application.
SourceFamilienbeihilfe: Beantragung
Familienbeihilfe: Beantragung
oesterreich.gv.at · Bundeskanzleramt · retrieved on 17/10/2026
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Check the conditionsYour centre of life must be in Austria. The child lives with you, or you pay most of the costs for the child.Key step
Why?
Only if this fits can the tax office pay.
What you do
Centre of life means: you live here, your daily life is here, your most important ties are here. Whether you work does not matter.
Where?
Finanzamt ÖsterreichDirectly with the named service
In detail
Check the conditions
Parents receive family allowance, including step-parents, adoptive and foster parents and grandparents. Your centre of vital interests must be in Austria. This means: this is where you have your closer personal and economic ties. The child lives in your household, or you pay most of its maintenance. Whether you work and how much you earn does not matter. For a child with a considerable disability there is also the increased family allowance with form Beih 3. The tax office decides whether you are entitled.
SourceFLAG 1967 § 2: Anspruch, Altersgrenzen, Mittelpunkt der Lebensinteressen
FLAG 1967 § 2: Anspruch, Altersgrenzen, Mittelpunkt der Lebensinteressen
RIS · Bundesrecht · retrieved on 17/10/2026
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Gather your papersYou put together all papers that fit your case. Your e-card is one of them.Key step
Why?
With all papers the application goes faster.
What you do
Make copies. Papers in another language may need a translation. You give your bank details only in the application.
Where?
Finanzamt ÖsterreichDirectly with the named service
What you need
- e-card or European Health Insurance Card
  Document explained
  For the social insurance number or the identification number in the application.
  Requirement
  Required when applicable
  Submission format
  Clarify format with the service
  Translation
  No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
  Authentication
  No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
  Recency
  No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
  SourceFormular Beih 100: Familienbeihilfe (Zuerkennung, Änderung, Wegfall)
  Formular Beih 100: Familienbeihilfe (Zuerkennung, Änderung, Wegfall)
  Bundesministerium für Finanzen · retrieved on 17/10/2026
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- Bank details
  Document explained
  Only needed if the tax office does not have them yet or they have changed. Do not store them here.
  Requirement
  Check for your case
  Submission format
  Clarify format with the service
  Translation
  No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
  Authentication
  No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
  Recency
  No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
  SourceFormular Beih 100: Familienbeihilfe (Zuerkennung, Änderung, Wegfall)
  Formular Beih 100: Familienbeihilfe (Zuerkennung, Änderung, Wegfall)
  Bundesministerium für Finanzen · retrieved on 17/10/2026
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- Waiver by the other parent
  Document explained
  Only if the parent with priority waives the claim, with date and signature.
  Requirement
  Check for your case
  Submission format
  Original
  Translation
  No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
  Authentication
  No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
  Recency
  No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
  SourceFormular Beih 100: Familienbeihilfe (Zuerkennung, Änderung, Wegfall)
  Formular Beih 100: Familienbeihilfe (Zuerkennung, Änderung, Wegfall)
  Bundesministerium für Finanzen · retrieved on 17/10/2026
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- Evidence of the work and living situation of both parents
  Document explained · Depends on your case
  Where another EU country, the EEA or Switzerland is involved, also if the parents live apart.
  Requirement
  Required when applicable
  Submission format
  Copy
  Translation
  In another language a certified translation may be needed.
  Authentication
  No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
  Recency
  No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
  SourceFamilienbeihilfe in grenzüberschreitenden Sachverhalten (EU/EWR/Schweiz)
  Familienbeihilfe in grenzüberschreitenden Sachverhalten (EU/EWR/Schweiz)
  Bundeskanzleramt · Familie · retrieved on 17/10/2026
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Related plansHave a document translated
In detail
Gather your documents
Get the evidence ready that fits your situation. For most of it a copy is enough. In the application you give the social insurance number from your e-card; if you do not have one, the identification number of the European Health Insurance Card. Have your bank details ready, but do not enter them here. Documents in another language may need a certified translation. The tax office can ask for further evidence.
SourceFormular Beih 100: Familienbeihilfe (Zuerkennung, Änderung, Wegfall)
Formular Beih 100: Familienbeihilfe (Zuerkennung, Änderung, Wegfall)
Bundesministerium für Finanzen · retrieved on 17/10/2026
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Apply onlineWith ID Austria you log in to FinanzOnline. There you fill in the application on the computer.Key step
Why?
You can do it from home and it costs nothing. For earlier months there is money at most 5 years back.
What you do
Apply soon. Save the confirmation.
Where?
Finanzamt ÖsterreichOnline via FinanzOnline
Related plansSet up ID Austria
In detail
Apply via FinanzOnline
With ID Austria you log in to FinanzOnline, even if you have never used it. There you submit the application electronically to the Austrian Tax Office. The application costs nothing. You can apply at any time, but family allowance is paid back at most for 5 years from the month of the application. So do not wait too long.
SourceAntrag auf Familienbeihilfe/FinanzOnline
Antrag auf Familienbeihilfe/FinanzOnline
Bundeskanzleramt · Familie · retrieved on 17/10/2026
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Wait for an answer and reply to questionsThe tax office checks your application. Sometimes it asks for more papers.Key step
Why?
If you answer quickly, the money comes sooner.
What you do
Send missing papers by post, via FinanzOnline or take them there. Email does not work.
Where?
Finanzamt ÖsterreichDirectly with the named service
In detail
Wait for an answer and reply to questions
The tax office checks your application and can ask for evidence. You hand in missing documents in person, via FinanzOnline or by post. Email is not possible. The Austrian Tax Office helps with questions about your case.
SourceAnspruchsüberprüfung Familienbeihilfe: FAQ
Anspruchsüberprüfung Familienbeihilfe: FAQ
Bundesministerium für Finanzen · retrieved on 17/10/2026
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Report changes quicklyIf your child moves out, the training ends or your address changes, you tell the tax office.Key step
Why?
This is a duty. Otherwise you may have to pay money back.
What you do
Report it within one month, in writing or with form Beih 100.
Where?
Finanzamt ÖsterreichDirectly with the named service
In detail
Report changes within one month
You must tell the Austrian Tax Office within one month if the claim ends, for example because your child moves out or the training ends. This also applies if your name or address or your child’s changes. You can report with form Beih 100 or informally in writing. Where another EU country is involved, also report a change of residence or work immediately. Money received without entitlement is reclaimed.
SourceFLAG 1967 § 25: Meldepflicht
FLAG 1967 § 25: Meldepflicht
RIS · Bundesrecht · retrieved on 17/10/2026
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Depending on your situation, this is added

Wait for the letter from the tax office
Agree who applies
Get your proof of residence ready
Ask about the rules for your protection
Find out which country pays first
Write down where your child lives
Show that your child is in training
Send form Beih 100
Fill in the data sheet
Check whether money is already coming

Use the questions to find out which of these apply to you

Frequently asked questions

Can I do this online?

4 of 16 possible steps mention an online channel in their text. Requirements are in the official source.

What does it cost?

No costs are recorded for these steps in the linked sources. Fees may still apply.

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No. The plan works without registration; answers stay in your browser.

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No. einfach.wien helps you prepare and links official channels. You submit applications yourself to the responsible service.

What this page is based on

The information is based on official sources. einfach.wien is a private project; the content has not been professionally reviewed. All information without guarantee, no legal advice. The responsible office is always authoritative.

SourceFamilienbeihilfe: Beantragung

Familienbeihilfe: Beantragung

oesterreich.gv.at · Bundeskanzleramt · retrieved on 17/10/2026

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