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- What do I have to do to receive parental allowance?
- How much do I get?
- When do I apply?
- What is a notice of birth?
- Do I need to fill out a form to get parental allowance?
- Who should confirm my application if I am in ALS?
- 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 due date?
- Do I need to do anything if I receive parental allowance and move abroad?
- Can the father 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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- Contact usCall us on 35 26 00 Mondays to Thursdays 10am to 3pm or send an e-mail to barsil@taks.fo. We are happy to help.
- FormsFind application forms, insurance forms and other documents relating to parental benefits.
- InsuranceIf you are self-employed, have B-income or work under FAS, you must be insured to qualify for parental allowance.
- Moving country?Read about your options if you are pregnant and moving to or from the Faroe Islands.