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Family and children

Porodné

one-time childbearing allowance

What does “Porodné” mean in Czechia?

Porodné — a one-time payment for the birth of a child for low-income families.

Amounts

  • 13 000 Kč — for the first child
  • 10 000 Kč — for the second child
  • 23 000 Kč — twins

Income Condition

The family's relevant income must be less than 2.7 times the minimum living standard.

What Counts as Income

Important. Parental allowance is not counted as income for maternity benefit. Families often "refuse" themselves, thinking they no longer qualify based on income. Check the calculation before you decide not to apply.

Examples of use

SK
The birth grant is 13,000 CZK for the first child.
Porodné (maternity grant) is 13,000 CZK for the first child.
SK
The family's decisive income must be lower than 2.7 times the subsistence minimum.
The family's decisive income must be lower than 2.7 times the living minimum.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the maternity grant for twins?
23,000 CZK.
Is the parental contribution counted as income for the birth grant?
No, parental allowance and child benefits are not included in the decisive income.
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