Self-employed persons who have an income 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.