Some of the benefits are the same for all parents, depending on income, some other benefits are considering the family’s economic situation. Parental allowance (rodičovský příspěvek). It is a form of support for families who has small children. Basically, it is for parents who care for the youngest child (no older than years old).
Biological parents, foster parents, or court-ordered guardians are eligible for this benefit.
But one parent can apply for it! If you are an adoptive or biological parent with employment or residence in the Czech Republic (EU, EEA, or Swiss nationals), you are eligible for parental allowance when you provide full-time regular care for a child who is no older than 3 years old.
You can receive payment only for the youngest child in the family.
A parent has the right to decide how it will be paid. It is also possible to pay monthly.
Total amount you can receive
Allowance Type | Total Amount |
|---|---|
One child | 350,000 CZK |
Twins or multiple births | 525,000 CZK |
Payment length and monthly amounts
Parents may use the allowance faster or slower depending on their needs. Here are common examples of how the allowance may be spread out:
Examples of monthly payments and duration
Length | Monthly Payment | What it means |
|---|---|---|
12 Months | Higher payments | Ends sooner |
24 Months | Medium payments | Middle option |
36 Months | Lower payments | Lasts longest |
Parents can change the monthly payment at any time, based on their income and what works best for their situation.
How income affects the monthly amount and the length of the allowance
The size of the monthly parental allowance payment depends mainly on the parent’s income. Higher income usually means the parent can choose a higher monthly amount. Lower income means the maximum monthly amount is smaller, so the allowance lasts longer.
Below are simple examples showing how income and monthly payments affect how long the allowance lasts. This is not tied to any official formula — it only shows how the total allowance is divided over time.
Example: Total allowance of 350,000 CZK
Monthly Amount | Duration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
17,000 CZK | 20 months | Higher income, higher payments, allowance ends sooner |
13,500 CZK | 25 months | Middle monthly amount, middle duration |
10,000 CZK | 35 months | Lower income, smaller payments, lasts longer |
How to apply
Parents can apply for parental allowance either online or in person at the Labour Office (Úřad práce). The process is straightforward, and you can change the monthly payment at any time during the allowance period.
What you need to prepare
Child’s birth certificate
Parent’s ID
Bank account details for receiving payments
Confirmation of maternity benefit, if the parent received it (this affects the maximum monthly amount)
Where to apply
Online: through the Czech Labour Office portal
In person: at your local Labour Office (Úřad práce)
