06. 10. 2025.
Child allowance is a right granted for every child up to the age of 18, or until the completion of secondary school.
The current amount is 30 euros per month per child, serving as important support for families.
WHERE AND WHEN TO APPLY?
Applications for child allowance are submitted to the Center for Social Work according to the place of residence of the parent and child.
The right to the allowance is recognized from the first day of the month following the submission of the application.
EXAMPLE: IF YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION IN OCTOBER, YOU GAIN THE RIGHT FROM NOVEMBER, AND THE FIRST PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BETWEEN DECEMBER 15 AND 20.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
When submitting an application, you must provide:
WHO CAN APPLY?
The right to child allowance can be claimed by:
The person submitting the application is also the one who receives the payment.
METHOD OF PAYMENT
Payments are made through the Post of Montenegro. The allowance is collected by the beneficiary with a valid ID card or residence permit.
On request, the allowance can also be delivered to the home address by a postal worker.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR CHILD ALLOWANCE?
The right can be exercised by:
