Can I get child benefit in Sweden?
Yes — child benefit is paid automatically for every child resident in Sweden. It is 1,250 kr a month per child, tax-free, paid by the Social Insurance Agency up to the month the child turns 16. With several children you also get a large-family supplement: 150 kr for two children, 730 kr for three, 1,740 kr for four and 2,990 kr for five. For children born from 1 March 2014 the benefit is split 50/50 between the custodians by default. After 16, extended child benefit or CSN study grant takes over automatically.
📋 The rules
- 1,250 kr/month per child, tax-free and automatic
- Paid up to the month the child turns 16
- Large-family supplement: 150 / 730 / 1,740 / 2,990 kr for 2–5 children
- Split 50/50 for children born from 1 March 2014
- After 16: extended child benefit or CSN study grant
🔓 Exceptions
- Extended child benefit continues if the child stays in compulsory school after 16
- In upper-secondary school CSN's study grant (1,250 kr/month, 10 months/yr) takes over
- No benefit in July–August if the child turned 16 before 1 July
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Wrongly paid child benefit (e.g. if the child moved abroad) leads to repayment. Giving false information can be benefit fraud.
📎 Official sources
- Social Insurance Agency · Child benefit →
- Social Insurance Agency · Current amounts →
- Social Insurance Code (2010:110) · Riksdagen →
❓ Frequently asked
How much is child benefit?
1,250 kr a month per child, tax-free. With several children a large-family supplement is added.
Up to what age is child benefit paid?
Up to the month the child turns 16. Then extended child benefit or study grant takes over.
How much is the large-family supplement?
150 kr for two children, 730 kr for three, 1,740 kr for four and 2,990 kr for five children a month.
Who receives the child benefit?
For children born from 1 March 2014 it is split 50/50 between the custodians by default.
Must I apply for child benefit?
No, it is paid automatically by the Social Insurance Agency for children resident in Sweden.
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