First years of life
Shared parental benefit
Below is an overview of the various family and birth-related benefits available in Estonia. Each benefit includes a corresponding link where you can find detailed information about the eligibility criteria, application process, and payment terms. These benefits are intended for parents, foster carers, conscripts' families, and others responsible for the care of children, in order to support them in raising children and ensuring their well-being.
State childbirth allowance is paid for each newborn after the child’s birth has been registered. The allowance is 320 euros per child. In the case of triplets or more multiple births, the allowance is 1000 euros per child. The allowance is also available to an adoptive parent, guardian, or foster parent if no childbirth allowance has previously been paid for the same child. Learn more about the childbirth allowance here.
Child allowance is paid for every child until the age of 19, or until the end of the academic year if the child is still studying. The allowance is 80 euros per month for the first and second child, and 100 euros for the third and each subsequent child. The allowance can be received by a parent or guardian. Learn more about the child allowance here.
Single parent’s child allowance is granted to a child whose father is not entered in the birth certificate, whose other parent is missing or wanted by the police, or whose personal identification code is missing from the Population Register. The allowance is 80 euros per month per child and is paid until the child turns 19, or until the end of the academic year if studies continue. Learn more about the single parent’s allowance here.
Large family allowance is paid to families raising at least three children who are eligible for child allowance. If the family has three to six children, the allowance is 450 euros per month. If the family has seven or more children, the allowance is 650 euros per month. One parent, guardian, or foster parent is entitled to the allowance. Learn more about the allowance here.
Allowance for triplets and higher-order multiples is intended for families with triplets or more. The allowance is 1000 euros per month until the children reach 18 months of age. Learn more about the allowance here.
Allowance for children of conscripts is paid if one parent of the child is in compulsory military service or alternative service. The allowance is 900 euros per month per child and is paid for the duration of the service. Learn more about the allowance here.
Adoption allowance is a one-time payment of 320 euros for each adopted child. The allowance is paid to the adoptive parent if no childbirth allowance has previously been paid for the same child. Learn more about the adoption allowance here.
Allowance for a child under guardianship is paid for a child cared for by a legal guardian. The allowance is 240 euros per month per child and is paid until the child turns 19, or until the end of the academic year if studies continue. Learn more about the allowance here.
Local government allowances may supplement state benefits. Each municipality has the right to decide the size and conditions of these benefits. More information is available from your local municipality. Learn more about the allowance here.
Important to know concerning this step
Below is an overview of the various family and birth-related benefits available in Estonia. Each benefit includes a corresponding link where you can find detailed information about the eligibility criteria, application process, and payment terms. These benefits are intended for parents, foster carers, conscripts' families, and others responsible for the care of children, in order to support them in raising children and ensuring their well-being.
You can read more about the National Childbirth Allowance here.
Read about the National Child Benefit here.
For information on the Single Parent Child Benefit, click here.
For information on the foster care and foster care allowance, click here.
For information on the child allowance for military personnel, click here.
To read about the Widowed Child Allowance, click here.
You can read about the allowance for triplets and multiples here.
To read about the adoption allowance, click here.
For child benefit for several parents, click here.
To read about the local authority allowance, click here.
Contacts
The Social Insurance Board determines and pays parental benefits, childbirth allowances, and other family benefits. It also supports families with children with special needs and offers assistance in crisis situations, including victim support.