Child benefits in Bulgaria: amounts and income limits
Child benefits in Bulgaria rest on the Family Benefits for Children Act (Закон за семейни помощи за деца, ЗСПД) and are granted by the Social Assistance Directorate (дирекция „Социално подпомагане“) at the family's current address. Most benefits have no income test; only three do.
Everyday life · Last reviewed: 2026-10-08
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Who grants them and how to apply
According to the Social Assistance Agency page, benefits are requested from the Social Assistance Directorate at the family's current address with a standard application-declaration form and the documents required for your family status. Amounts are set by the state budget law and are financed entirely from the state budget. The page also says payments are made in cash only until the end of 2026.
Income limits valid from 1 August 2026
Per the page, under the 2026 state budget law (State Gazette 69 of 31.07.2026), from 1 August 2026 the average monthly income for the 12 months before the application month must not exceed:
| Benefit | Average monthly income limit |
|---|---|
| Pregnancy benefit (Art. 5a) and benefit for a child up to one year (Art. 8) | up to EUR 466.00 |
| Monthly benefit for a child until the end of secondary education (Art. 7) | up to EUR 415.00 for the full amount; EUR 415.01 to 466.00 for 80% of it |
Regardless of income, benefits are given for children with permanent disabilities, children with or without an inherited pension from a deceased parent, children placed with relatives, close persons or foster families, and children raised by a single adopter.
Main amounts (euro column on the page)
| Benefit | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pregnancy, one-off (Art. 5a) | EUR 115.04 |
| Birth of a first child, one-off (Art. 6) | EUR 191.74 |
| Birth of a second child, one-off (Art. 6) | EUR 460.17 |
| Birth of a third child, one-off (Art. 6) | EUR 230.09 |
| Birth of a fourth and subsequent child, one-off (Art. 6) | EUR 153.39 |
| Twins, per child, one-off (Art. 6a) | EUR 613.55 |
| Adoption, one-off (Art. 6b) | EUR 191.74 |
| Monthly, one child (Art. 7) | EUR 25.57 |
| Monthly, two children (Art. 7) | EUR 56.25 |
| Monthly, three children (Art. 7) | EUR 84.37 |
| Monthly, four children (Art. 7) | EUR 89.48 |
| Monthly, child up to one year (Art. 8) | EUR 102.26 |
| Student mother, one-off (Art. 8v) | EUR 1,472.52 |
| One-off benefit for a schoolchild (Art. 10a/10b) | EUR 153.39 |
The page also lists benefits for children with disabilities and other items, and states that the amounts are unchanged. Residence conditions for foreign or newly arrived families are not described on this page.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the monthly child benefit in Bulgaria?
Per the page, under Art. 7 it is EUR 25.57 for one child, EUR 56.25 for two, EUR 84.37 for three and EUR 89.48 for four; since 1 August 2026 the income limit for the full amount is EUR 415.00.
Which benefits are income-tested?
According to the page, only three: the pregnancy benefit, the benefit for a child up to one year and the monthly benefit until the end of secondary education.
Where do I apply?
At the Social Assistance Directorate at the family's current address, with the relevant application-declaration form.
Sources
The information on this page is based on the official sources listed below. Legislation changes — open the links and verify the current position.
- Агенция за социално подпомагане — Семейни помощи (ЗСПД: размери и доходен критерий) — https://asp.government.bg/bg/deynosti/sotsialno-podpomagane/semeyni-pomoshti · 2026-10-08
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