Tips

Find out how to apply for Child Benefit

Did you have to miss work to take care of your child due to an accident or illness? See here how to request Child Benefit and guarantee compensation for lost salary days!

Advertisement

Child Benefit: Guarantee compensation for salary deduction when you are absent to care for a sick child!

Logotipo Governo de Portugal, através do qual é possível solicitar Auxílio Filho
Find out in detail how to apply for Child Benefit. Source: Gov pt.

Requesting Child Benefit is quite simple. Therefore, be sure to check how to receive compensation if you need to care for your child at home for various reasons. With this, reduce the loss of days away from work!

The benefit request process is relatively simple and, below, we direct you to the official Social Security page so you can continue the process, if you prefer.

card

Benefit

Child Assistance

Security Quality of life

Receive compensation for absences from work for taking care of your child at home!

You will be redirected to another website

But, if you're still not sure how to apply for Child Benefit, that's okay! Below, we have prepared a complete step-by-step guide on how to do this without any worries.

Step by step to apply for Child Aid

Mão de adulto envolvendo a mão de um bebê, simbolizando a importância de solicitar Auxílio Filho
So, how do I apply for Child Benefit online? Source: Unsplash.

See the steps to request the benefit!

Get the form online

First, access the social security website and, within it, the child care subsidy page. Then, click on “Related documentation”. Click there and then on “Forms”.

On the new page, click on the item that corresponds to your situation. For example: “employees”. Scroll down the page and click on the “Application for Child Care Subsidy” option.

Print the form and fill it out

Then, print the form and fill it out. However, be careful to fill it out correctly. Check the necessary documents on the second page.

Scan and forward 

After filling out the form, scan it along with the necessary documents and send it to the address provided in the first form. If you wish, you can also deliver it to one of the social security service units.

Ready! Now that you have finished requesting Child Benefit, just wait for your request to be analyzed. If you are approved, you will be notified.

Recommended alternative: Learn more about personal credit

Citizens are not always eligible to request Child Aid. After all, it has annual usage limits, so once it is exceeded it becomes unavailable.

Furthermore, only one of the parents can request it, even if both parents are absent from work to take care of the child. Therefore, it is necessary to keep in mind alternatives to avoid running out of money during this period without a salary.

Bills still need to be paid and the emergency fund is not always up to date! In this sense, an alternative to Auxílio Filho, for those who cannot request it, is personal credit.

However, knowing where to hire one is essential, as there are many scams and frauds! To avoid dangers and get the money you need, find out about the best personal credit lines in the post below!

estetoscópio em notas de 200 euros, representando um resgate financeiro, como os das melhores linhas de crédito pessoal

The best personal credit lines in Portugal

Discover the 7 best personal credit lines in Portugal, which help you organize your finances!

About the author  /  Aline Augusto

My name is Aline Mesquita, I'm a writer here on the blog, where I write about finance in general, as well as other topics. I have been working with content creation for 10 years, with a postgraduate degree in Project Management, with expertise in SEO practices, in addition to studying finance, market trends and cryptocurrencies.

Reviewed by  / 

Senior Editor

Trending Topics

content

Transform your home with savings and clean energy: is Sotysolar worth it?

If you want to find out if Sotysolar is worth it, know that you can save by installing solar panels and take advantage of government benefits!

Keep Reading
content

How to apply for Kreditiweb Credit?

Applying for Kreditiweb personal credit is very simple, approval is online and immediate, just fill out the request! Look here.

Keep Reading
content

Discover the BCP Prestige credit card

With an international Visa brand, insurance and assistance: the BCP Prestige credit card is ideal for those who love to travel! Find out more!

Keep Reading

You may also like

content

How to hire AB Plus? A package of benefits to boost your account

Do you want to sign up for the AB Plus account to have access to a series of benefits? Check out the step-by-step guide to easily sign online!

Keep Reading
content

How do I apply for the Santander Totta Mundo 123 credit card?

Learn how to apply for the Santander Totta Mundo 123 card and access its benefits, such as discounts, international coverage and more!

Keep Reading
content

Discover We Buy Your Car

Have you ever thought about selling your vehicle online, safely and profitably? Discover Compramos seu Carro, a platform that makes your life easier.

Keep Reading