Childrens Allowence Date Change

Byron49 wrote:

Are you receiving Children's Allowance at a minimum of €450.00 per child per annum? / Eligibility and application forms.

If you are eligible for Children's Allowance, but not receiving it, you should claim it - retroactively - without delay.

In this regard, please see:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=293083

Hi Byron49,

I am not sure yet how much it will be as this was my 1st time applying for it. I have filled in all the application forms back in June when I applied for it and I was told that due to the fact that my application was made at that time, the next payment would be in October.

coxf0001 wrote:

Hi Mantonas,

I was told once, that it is the child's right to have the benifit and residency has nothing to do with it...As in, I still got mine although I was not registered as a resident, however, I did have my ID cards. This was all established for me 3-4 years ago and to be honest, they were the only department that seemed to be up on the EU law and the child's right.

I hope this helps but keep chasing them. You can call free on 159 and it is my experience that their computers/records are more up to date than the local office?

Good luck

Caroline

PS, don't forget it will all be backdated to the day you started the claim! check your bank account today!

I hope you're right Caroline! They also told me that the payment would be backdated from the time I have applied. I have checked by bank account just now and no luck yet Will wait for another week or 2 and will get in touch with them again.

Many thanks
Antonio

mantonas wrote:

Thanks for the update Byron! I as expecting to get it in the 1st of October but it means I'll have to wait till December then.

Cheerio,
Antonio

Antonio,

Think of the backdate you'll have just before Christmas!!

coxf0001 wrote:

mantonas wrote:

Thanks for the update Byron! I as expecting to get it in the 1st of October but it means I'll have to wait till December then.

Cheerio,
Antonio

Antonio,

Think of the backdate you'll have just before Christmas!!

yeah, you're right! That's the positive side of if.

Sparkie wrote:

I actually phoned them today and was asked to resend my email from nearly 2 months ago, but after I re sent it I go an email acknowledging it and saying it was sent to the right department.

I had also had to sign a declaration about my children living with me and not receiving any money from their dad which I posted at the start of November along with a written copy of my email, so I'm slightly worried that has gone AWOL too.
I will let Christmas and new year happen then get back on to them in the new year when I haven't heard from them again, lol.


Sarah

I actually received a similar email yesterday stating "I will be referring your email to the persons who have your case.". In my case, I also provided a doc stating that my son was not getting any Child Support from Portugal when I 1st applied, too. But I reckon you're right, it may be better waiting for the end of this festive season and get back to them
Thanks again for the input.

Cheerio,
Antonio

Spiridonov wrote:

Antonio, if it's your first time to receive allowances - yes, it's typical. It takes a looooot of time to approve.
After that it's just automatic renewal, that's why we've already received it.

Thanks for the heads up Spiridonov!

@mantonas

Now Senior citizens over 75 years old get the same allowance

@hanselmar5

Why reply to a twelve year old post?  Why not start  new thread?