In Germany, aside from German citizens, the following people have a right to the child allowance: 

• People from the EU and the EEA (European Economic Area)
• People from states with which an applicable treaty exists (Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia) 

In addition, people with the following residence permits have a right to the child allowance: 

• Permanent settlement permit (Niederlassungserlaubnis)
• Permanent EU residency
• EU blue card 
• Residence permit with permission to work (please note the exceptions below)
• People with the following are not eligible: 
• Residence permit for studies
• Residence permit for an apprenticeship
• Temporary residence permit (Aufenthaltsgestattung) 
• Toleration (Duldung) 

You can also get advice via chat or at an MBE (Migrationsberatung [Immigration counselling]) office. Family counselling agencies can also provide information about the child allowance.