🇦🇹 EU / International

Familienbeihilfe (Austria)

Austrian Child Benefit

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/ What is this form?

Familienbeihilfe is Austria's monthly child benefit, paid from the Finanzamt. Rates in 2024: €132.30/month for children under 3, increasing with age to €174.70 for children 19+. A sibling bonus is added for families with multiple children. The Kinderabsetzbetrag (€67.80/month) is paid automatically alongside Familienbeihilfe.

The benefit is paid until the child turns 18 (or 24 if in education or training). Applications can be backdated for up to 5 years.

EU citizens working in Austria or residing legally in Austria with their family can claim Familienbeihilfe. If a higher benefit is available in the child's country of residence, the Austrian benefit may be reduced.

/ Who needs this form?

Parents legally residing in Austria with children up to 18
Parents of children up to 24 who are in education or training
EU citizens working or residing in Austria

/ What you need before you start

Child's birth certificate

Meldezettel (registration confirmation) for both parent and child

Bank account details (IBAN)

For non-Austrian parents: proof of legal residence

For children over 18: proof of enrollment in education or training

/ Step-by-step guide

1 Confirm Eligibility

You must live in Austria and have legal residence. The child must live in Austria with you.

2 Apply at Finanzamt

Submit the Beih 1 form at your local Finanzamt (tax office) or online via FinanzOnline.

3 Provide Child's Documents

Attach the child's birth certificate, proof of Austrian residence (Meldezettel), and your own Meldezettel.

4 Provide Additional Proof for Older Children

For children over 18, attach proof of continuing education or vocational training.

5 Receive Monthly Payments

Payments are made retroactively and then monthly. Can be backdated up to 5 years.

/ Key fields explained

Field	What to enter	Common mistake
Geburtsurkunde des Kindes	Official birth certificate of the child.	Using a hospital birth notification instead of the official birth certificate from the Standesamt.

/ Common mistakes to avoid

Not applying after birth — backdating is possible for up to 5 years but you're missing payments in the meantime.

Not providing proof of education for children over 18 — benefit stops without annual confirmation.

Forgetting to notify Finanzamt when a child leaves education — you may need to repay excess payments.

/ Frequently asked questions

How much is the benefit?

€132.30/month (under 3), €142.70 (3–9), €165.10 (10–18), €174.70 (19+). Plus €67.80 Kinderabsetzbetrag and a sibling bonus for families with multiple children.