Who is entitled to family allowances?

Employees who earn an income from one or more employers which is subject to OASI contributions that correspond to at least half of the minimum OASI old age pension (CHF 612/month) are entitled to family allowances (child and education allowances). The entitlement exists for biological and adoptive children as well as - under certain conditions - for stepchildren and foster-children, siblings and grandchildren. It starts at the month of birth and continues until the age of 16, and for children in education until the age of 25 at the latest.

You will find more information in our Information Sheet on Family Allowances in Accordance with Swiss Federal Law.

How do I assert my claim?

The family allowances are paid via the employer. The application form for receiving family allowances must be filled in by the employer and the applicant before being submitted to the employer's compensation office.

Translation assistance

Have you received a document from us which is written in a language you do not understand? The following documents will help you with the translation.
 
Accompanying letter to the questionnaire for recipients of family allowances with children abroad
Questionnaire for recipients of family allowances with children abroad
Application rejection
Confirmation of education

Please always return the original document if this is requested.