Czechia's new pre-parental allowance: Who qualifies and how it differs from leave

On Monday the Czech government approved a monthly payment of up to CZK 15,000 for expectant parents. Here's how it works and what it means for you.

Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas

Written by Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas Published on 31.03.2026 09:29:00 (updated on 31.03.2026) Reading time: 2 minutes

Boosting the birth rate has been a recurring promise of Andrej Babiš's ANO-led government, and family policy has climbed steadily up the political agenda as Czechia's population decline has deepened.

Now, the government has taken a concrete step in that direction, though with important caveats, especially for internationals.

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