Do you need to be of a certain age to receive parental allowance?
No. Your age does not matter. As long as you meet the demands of parental allowance, you can get it.
Read more about this under "Eligibility requirements".
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- What do I have to do to receive parental allowance?
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- What is a notice of birth?
- Do I need to fill out a form to get parental allowance?
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- Can I receive parental allowance for 1 year?
- When can I change my account number?
- Am I entitled to parental allowance if I move to the Faroes?
- Do I need a doctor's certificate if I want to receive parental allowance four weeks before the baby's due date?
- Do I need to do anything if I receive parental allowance and move abroad?
- Can the father or co-mother get paternity allowance without affecting the maternity allowance of the mother?
- Does it make a difference if you are on a fixed salary or paid by the hour?
- Do I get maternity allowance if I am off with a pregnancy related sickness?
- How do I appeal a decision by Barsilsskipanin?
- Do you need to be of a certain age to receive parental allowance?
- Is parental allowance the same as child maintenance?
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Call our customer service on 35 26 00 Monday to Thursday from 10am to 3pm or send an e-mail to barsil@taks.fo. We are happy to help.