Parental leave in Germany provides a valuable opportunity for new parents to bond with their newborns. With generous leave policies, parents can take 14 weeks of maternity leave and up to 14 months of parental leave, potentially extending this to three years if working part-time. While the Elterngeld is essential for supporting families during this time, it doesn't impede naturalisation since it’s not regarded as social welfare. However, the examination of citizenship applications may still be influenced by the applicant's employment status during their leave.
Taking parental leave in Germany does not count against your eligibility for citizenship, as maternity and parental benefits are not considered social welfare.
While parental leave offers valuable bonding time for new parents, immigration authorities may scrutinize your application based on your employment status during this period.
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