Family & children

I’m having a baby

You are having a baby or it was just born. This plan helps you organise the time before and after the birth. It covers important papers, insurance and possible money for families.

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Steps: 11 key steps, up to 24 depending on your situation
For you: 5 short questions, then you see your steps
Main office: Standesamt
Costs: none named in the sources
Online: possible for 1 of 24 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.

Plan the check-ups in the Eltern-Kind-PassThe Eltern-Kind-Pass is a booklet for check-ups. It records the check-ups during pregnancy and for the baby. Preventive care means doctors check that everything is fine.Key step
Why?
This helps you and your baby stay healthy. You also prepare well for the birth.
What you do
Talk to your doctor or midwife. Discuss the check-ups you need and how to prepare for the birth.
Where?
Betreuende GesundheitsstelleOpen official service
In detail
Organise the Eltern-Kind-Pass and healthcare
Discuss examinations and birth preparation with your healthcare provider.
SourceIch erwarte oder habe ein Kind
Ich erwarte oder habe ein Kind
Bundeskanzleramt · oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 08/10/2026
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Keep the check-up records safeCheck-ups are confirmed in the Eltern-Kind-Pass. The proof pages show that they were done.For everyone
Why?
These proofs are required for Kinderbetreuungsgeld. If they are missing, there can be problems.
What you do
Have each check-up entered in the pass. Keep the pages safe. If something is missing, ask the doctor and the insurer.
Where?
Betreuende Gesundheitsstelle / Insurance providerDirectly with the named service
In detail
Keep examination evidence organised
Have examinations recorded in the pass and keep the evidence pages. Childcare allowance requires evidence; clarify missing entries with doctor and insurer.
SourceEltern-Kind-Pass-Untersuchungsnachweise
Eltern-Kind-Pass-Untersuchungsnachweise
oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 09/10/2026
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Tell your employerYour employer is the company you work for. You tell them that you are pregnant. The Schutzfrist is a time before the birth when you do not work.Key step
Why?
Then your employer can protect you. During pregnancy and until four months after the birth, they may not dismiss you.
What you do
Tell them as soon as you know and give the due date. If they ask, give them a doctor's certificate. The Schutzfrist usually starts 8 weeks before the birth; remind them in the 4th week before.
Where?
EmployerOpen official service
When?
Protection period usually 8 weeks before delivery; no automatically calculated date
In detail
Prepare information for the employer
Inform the employer of the pregnancy and expected due date immediately once known; a medical certificate must be presented on request. Remind the employer of the protection period in the 4th week before it starts. The protection period before delivery is usually eight weeks; earlier only with a release certificate. Protection against dismissal applies during pregnancy and until four months after delivery.
SourceBeruf und Finanzielles vor der Geburt
Beruf und Finanzielles vor der Geburt
oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 08/10/2026
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Check if you get WochengeldWochengeld is money from your insurance. You may get it around the birth when you are not working. The insurance provider is your health insurer.Key step
Why?
It can help when your wages stop. Your insurer decides whether you get it.
What you do
Ask your insurer whether and how to apply. Bring the doctor's confirmation of the due date. If you are employed, you need the Arbeits- und Entgeltbestätigung. Self-employed people ask about business help or Wochengeld.
Where?
Responsible insurance providerOpen official service
What you need
- Medical confirmation of the due date
  Document explained
  For early maternity protection clarify the exemption certificate.
  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.
  SourceWochengeld
  Wochengeld
  oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 09/10/2026
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- Employment and earnings confirmation
  Document explained · Depends on your case
  Request from employer or payroll.
  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.
  SourceWochengeld
  Wochengeld
  oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 09/10/2026
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In detail
Check maternity benefit or support
Ask the responsible insurer to clarify eligibility and application. Employment involves the earnings confirmation; benefit recipients need the relevant benefit notice. Self-employed parents clarify business assistance or maternity benefit with their insurer.
SourceWochengeld
Wochengeld
oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 09/10/2026
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Plan your family budgetA family budget is a plan for your money. It lists costs and income.For everyone
Why?
With a baby, costs and income often change. With a plan you keep track.
What you do
Write down housing and childcare costs and how your income will change. Check Wochengeld, Familienbeihilfe and Kinderbetreuungsgeld one by one. How much you get is not promised here.
Where?
Familie / zuständige LeistungsträgerDirectly with the named service
In detail
Organise the family budget and possible benefits
Record ongoing housing and childcare costs and expected income changes. Check maternity benefit, family allowance and childcare allowance separately for your situation; no benefit or amount is promised here.
SourceIch erwarte oder habe ein Kind
Ich erwarte oder habe ein Kind
Bundeskanzleramt · oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 08/10/2026
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Get the birth certificate for your childThe birth certificate is an official paper about the birth. The Standesamt issues it. That is the office for births and marriages.Key step
Why?
Your child needs this certificate for many other steps. Registering the home is a separate matter.
What you do
Ask the hospital and the Standesamt what has already been sent. Prepare the choice of first name and your records, such as the marriage certificate and proof of citizenship. Foreign-language records need a translation.
Where?
StandesamtOpen official service
What you need
- Declaration of first names
  Document explained
  Confirm the chosen first names for registration.
  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.
  SourceErstausstellung einer Geburtsurkunde
  Erstausstellung einer Geburtsurkunde
  oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 12/10/2026
  As of, according to the source: 14.01.2026
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- Parents’ citizenship evidence
  Document explained
  Check existing evidence with the registry office.
  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.
  SourceErstausstellung einer Geburtsurkunde
  Erstausstellung einer Geburtsurkunde
  oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 12/10/2026
  As of, according to the source: 14.01.2026
  Open original source
- Marriage or partnership certificate
  Document explained · Depends on your case
  For married parents; clarify earlier unions and dissolution where relevant.
  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.
  SourceErstausstellung einer Geburtsurkunde
  Erstausstellung einer Geburtsurkunde
  oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 12/10/2026
  As of, according to the source: 14.01.2026
  Open original source
- Mother’s birth certificate and any earlier marriage records
  Document explained · Depends on your case
  For unmarried parents according to the official checklist.
  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.
  SourceErstausstellung einer Geburtsurkunde
  Erstausstellung einer Geburtsurkunde
  oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 12/10/2026
  As of, according to the source: 14.01.2026
  Open original source
- Translation and authentication of foreign-language records
  Document explained · Depends on your case
  Clarify requirements with the registry before obtaining records.
  Requirement
  Check for your case
  Submission format
  Clarify format with the service
  Translation
  Agree the required translation with the registry.
  Authentication
  Clarify required authentication formalities.
  Recency
  No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
  SourceErstausstellung einer Geburtsurkunde
  Erstausstellung einer Geburtsurkunde
  oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 12/10/2026
  As of, according to the source: 14.01.2026
  Open original source
Related plansOrder another birth certificate
In detail
Organise the birth certificate and registration
Check with the hospital and registry which evidence has already been transmitted. Prepare the first-name declaration and relevant civil status records. For birth abroad clarify the responsible service individually. Birth certification and residence registration are separate actions.
SourceErstausstellung einer Geburtsurkunde
Erstausstellung einer Geburtsurkunde
oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 12/10/2026
As of, according to the source: 14.01.2026
Open original source
Check your baby's address registrationYour baby must also be registered at a residence. That means the office knows where it lives.Key step
Why?
Often the Standesamt does this together with the birth certificate. Then you do not need a second registration.
What you do
Ask the Standesamt whether the registration has already been done. Do not prepare a second registration for the same thing.
Where?
Standesamt / MeldeserviceDirectly with the named service
Related plansRequest residence confirmation
In detail
Check the child’s residence registration
Residence can be registered at the registry office together with birth registration. Check whether this has already been handled; do not prepare a duplicate notification.
SourceAnmelden eines Wohnsitzes
Anmelden eines Wohnsitzes
Stadt Wien · retrieved on 09/10/2026
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Get health insurance for your babyYour baby also needs health insurance. Often it is co-insured with a parent. Co-insured means it is covered through you.Key step
Why?
That way doctor visits and check-ups for your baby are covered.
What you do
Ask your insurer whether your baby is already registered and co-insured.
Where?
Responsible insurance providerOpen official service
Related plansInsure your child with you
In detail
Check the baby’s insurance
Check with the insurance provider whether registration and dependent cover are already arranged.
SourceBehördenwege bei der Geburt eines Kindes
Behördenwege bei der Geburt eines Kindes
oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 08/10/2026
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Check if you get FamilienbeihilfeFamilienbeihilfe is money from the state for families with children. The Finanzamt Österreich is responsible.Key step
Why?
The money helps with the costs of your child. Whether you get it depends on your situation.
What you do
First check whether Familienbeihilfe is already being processed automatically. If not, clarify your claim and proof with the tax office.
Where?
Finanzamt ÖsterreichOpen official service
Related plansApply for family allowance
In detail
Check family allowance
First check whether family allowance is already being processed automatically. Entitlement and evidence depend on your circumstances.
SourceIch erwarte oder habe ein Kind
Ich erwarte oder habe ein Kind
Bundeskanzleramt · oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 08/10/2026
Open original source
Check the KinderbetreuungsgeldKinderbetreuungsgeld is money for parents who care for their young child. There are different models. It is not the same as Karenz, the break from work.Key step
Why?
The money can help if one parent stays at home. Compare the models carefully first.
What you do
Send the signed application or apply via the official online service, not by e-mail. Add the proof of check-ups from the Eltern-Kind-Pass. For a birth abroad you need the birth certificate and proof of residence.
Where?
Responsible insurance providerSigned original application or official electronic application; no email application
What you need
- Childcare allowance application
  Document explained
  Check the chosen model and claim period in the official form.
  Requirement
  Required when applicable
  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.
  SourceKinderbetreuungsgeld-Konto: Antrag
  Kinderbetreuungsgeld-Konto: Antrag
  oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 09/10/2026
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- Evidence of five pregnancy examinations and the first child examination
  Document explained
  Attach copies of the relevant pass pages.
  Requirement
  Required when applicable
  Submission format
  Copy
  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.
  SourceEltern-Kind-Pass-Untersuchungsnachweise
  Eltern-Kind-Pass-Untersuchungsnachweise
  oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 09/10/2026
  Open original source
- Birth certificate for birth abroad
  Document explained · Depends on your case
  Evidence for the child in the application.
  Requirement
  Check for your case
  Submission format
  Copy
  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.
  SourceKinderbetreuungsgeld-Konto: Antrag
  Kinderbetreuungsgeld-Konto: Antrag
  oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 09/10/2026
  Open original source
- Residence evidence for parent and child
  Document explained · Depends on your case
  Clarify non-Austrian residence arrangements with the insurer.
  Requirement
  Check for your case
  Submission format
  Copy
  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.
  SourceKinderbetreuungsgeld-Konto: Antrag
  Kinderbetreuungsgeld-Konto: Antrag
  oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 09/10/2026
  Open original source
In detail
Check childcare allowance
Compare models before applying. For the childcare allowance account prepare the application and examination evidence; clarify international benefits or residence questions separately. Parental leave and childcare allowance are separate matters.
SourceKinderbetreuungsgeld-Konto: Antrag
Kinderbetreuungsgeld-Konto: Antrag
oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 09/10/2026
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Go through the official checklistThere is an official checklist called “Ich erwarte oder habe ein Kind”. A checklist is a list you tick off.For everyone
Why?
There you may find more points for you. For example co-insurance, Obsorge or extra support.
What you do
Go through the list on oesterreich.gv.at calmly. Not every benefit applies to every family.
Where?
oesterreich.gv.atDirectly with the named service
In detail
Check the official checklist for further items
Go through the official checklist “I am expecting or have a child” for your situation, for example co-insurance, custody or additional support. Not every benefit applies to every family or has to be applied for separately.
SourceIch erwarte oder habe ein Kind
Ich erwarte oder habe ein Kind
Bundeskanzleramt · oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 08/10/2026
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Depending on your situation, this is added

Check your insurance before the birth
Plan your Karenz from work
Choose a Kinderbetreuungsgeld model
Think ahead about nursery or kindergarten
Check that the birth was reported
Clarify parenthood and custody
Note your child's surname
Choose a surname for your child
Choose the surname with sole custody
Choose the surname with the other parent
Register your child where you live
Check your child's citizenship and residence
Get proof of citizenship for your child

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

Frequently asked questions

Can I do this online?

1 of 24 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. 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.

SourceIch erwarte oder habe ein Kind

Ich erwarte oder habe ein Kind

Bundeskanzleramt · oesterreich.gv.at · retrieved on 08/10/2026

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