Benefits & allowances
Birth allowance: amount and retroactive increase
Estimate the announced total birth allowance by birth order and review the retroactive period.
- For tax year 2026
- Rules last checked 24 October 2026
- Takes about 2 minutes
Estimated allowance
€4,500.00
Details
How this is calculated
The amount depends on the number of dependent children after this birth. The announced amount is €4,500 for a fourth child, plus €1,000 for each later child. The difference compares it with the previous €3,500 maximum.
BA-01minfin.gov.gr (Open source)Last checked: 24 October 2026
Eligibility and limits
OPEKA lists equivalent family income up to €40,000, an application within three months, a live birth in Greece and residence/citizenship conditions. This calculator does not check these criteria.
BA-02opeka.gov.gr (Open source)Last checked: 24 October 2026
The increase was announced for births from 1 Jan 2026. OPEKA's current page does not yet confirm the reported 31 Dec 2026 back-pay deadline. Check your claim and eligibility with OPEKA.
BA-03minfin.gov.gr (Open source)Last checked: 24 October 2026
How it is calculated
The amount depends on the child's order in the family. The announced increase applies to births from 1 January 2026.
Income, residence, application timing and other eligibility requirements are not checked by the calculator.
The estimator uses the published amount by birth order and compares it with the previous maximum to show the indicative difference.
The OPEKA application and official decision determine eligibility and payment. Confirm any back-payment deadline with OPEKA.
Sources
- Increase to birth allowance for large familiesΥπουργείο Εθνικής Οικονομίας και Οικονομικών
- Birth allowanceΟΠΕΚΑ
Frequently asked questions
Does the estimated amount mean I qualify?
No. OPEKA checks income, residence, citizenship and application requirements.
Is the retroactive difference guaranteed to be paid by a certain date?
The calculator does not treat news reports about a payment deadline as an official OPEKA confirmation. Check the current OPEKA notice and your application.