In EU member states, there are different forms of family benefits that serve to cover family expenses. These are, for example, parental allowance, child allowance, special needs childcare allowance, and the like. If a family member is an employed or self-employed person, receives a pension or has residence in one of the member states, that person has rights to family benefits, even if the child does not reside in the same country.
If all members reside in the same country, then on the basis of employment, self-employment, the use of retirement or residency, family benefits can only be used in that country.
If the legislation of that country does not apply to the applicant, then the right to family benefits can be achieved from multiple member states.
If the legislation of that country does not apply to the applicant, then the right to family benefits can be achieved from multiple member states.
In that case, EU regulations contain clear rules as to which country pays family benefits, i.e. which country is primarily responsible for making payments, and which country is secondary, i.e. which country pays an allowance to cover the difference.
FOR example. if a father is employed in Denmark, whereas the mother is employed in Croatia, the right to family benefits exists in both countries. Primarily, the responsibility belongs to the country of Denmark, and secondarily Croatia. Primarily, the responsibility belongs to the country of Denmark, and secondarily Croatia.
The application is submitted in writing to the relevant ministry based on the place of residence, i.e. according to the headquarters or seat of the employer by whom the worker is employed.
Completing the application requires the applicant’s necessary personal information, that of the household members and the child/children, and as to whether there is any other income from employment, pensions, and whether the child’s health is affected.
Documentaion::
The applicant
A copy of their identity card or other type of identification document, proof of residence in the country of work, proof of welfare and pension insurance.
The child
An excerpt from the book of births, a copy of some form of identification, proof of schooling, certificate as to whether the child receives child allowance in Croatia, or any other form of welfare (scholarship, welfare assistance, and the like).
Other household members (and for those for whom child allowance is not been sought)
A copy of their personal identity card and/or birth certificate;
Determining total household income
The payslips for all months of work, document from the employer on earned income abroad; proof of total earned income by other household members;
Payment of child allowance
A notice from the bank confirming the bank account number (information on SWIFT/BIC and IBAN account numbers) and approval from the bank on payment of the allowance to the current account
When exercising rights to child allowance. It is not permitted to simultaneously gain rights to family benefits at the full amount for the same child, but instead only the difference is paid based upon which country is primarily responsible for the respective application.