Birth allowance

What is the birth grant?

The birth grant is a manifestation of the State's concern for the Greek family and the initiatives taken by the State for the formulation and implementation of demographic policy measures. The introduction of the birth grant strengthens family and social cohesion, which has been severely affected during the years of the economic crisis.

When did the birth grant come into force?

From 1-1-2020 for every child born alive in Greece.

What is the amount granted? Is it a one-off payment?

The total amount of the allowance is €2000 and is paid in two equal instalments of €1,000. The 1st instalment is granted in the month following the birth of the child, provided the application is submitted and approved within the month of the child's birth, and the 2nd instalment after five months from the month of the child's birth. NOTE: For twins it is €4,000 and so on

Can I be entitled to the allowance?

Yes, if you are a MOTHER and have not lost custody of the child.

Who applies for the birth grant?

The mother of the child.

When to apply for the birth grant?

The application must be submitted within three months of the birth of the child. 

What are the conditions for the birth grant?

The child must have been born alive in Greece as of 1-1-2020, the equivalent family income must not exceed the amount of 40. 000.00 euros, the mother of the child or the person having custody of the child must reside permanently and legally in Greece and have the status of Greek citizen or homogeneous foreigner or European citizen or citizen of an EEA state or citizen of a third country who has resided in Greece continuously since 2012 and onwards, and an application for the grant of the allowance must be submitted within three months of the birth. From the year 2024 onwards, the third country citizen is required to have been legally and permanently residing in Greece for the last 12 years.

How is permanent residence in Greece proved?

By the submission of the beneficiary's E1 income tax return for the tax year preceding his/her birth and the relevantly issued Act of Administrative/Corrective Tax Determination, unless at the time of submission of the application for the grant of the benefit, the applicant's Tax Register data show a change in residence after the above income tax return.

How is it proved that the income criterion is met?

By the submission of the beneficiary's income tax return-E1 for the tax year preceding the birth and the Administrative Tax Determination/Correctional Tax Determination Act issued in this regard.

Is the childbirth allowance confiscated?

It is neither confiscated nor offset against established debts (Article 10 of Law 4659/2020, Government Gazette 21A')