800+: checking your eligibility

ZUS administers the 800+ child benefit and accepts applications electronically. Eligibility depends on the applicant’s and child’s circumstances, including…

ZUS administers the 800+ child benefit and accepts applications electronically. Eligibility depends on the applicant’s and child’s circumstances, including rules applicable to foreign residents.

Check the current instructions for your residence category before applying. Prepare the identification and family information requested by ZUS, and disclose relevant circumstances involving benefits abroad. Do not assume that an application guarantees payment.

Editorial summary checked against official sources: 2026-10-25