Arbeitslosengeld (unemployment benefit)

Find out whether you are entitled to Arbeitslosengeld, how much and for how long, and how to avoid a suspension. The data comes from the official page of the Bundesagentur für Arbeit.

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Answer the questions

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Only questions here. After you answer, press "Get my route" — the result and links to official actions will open.

1For how many months in the last 30 months did you pay unemployment insurance contributions?
2What is your citizenship and right to work?
3Do you or your partner have a child for tax purposes?
4How did or will your job end?
Your answers stay only on this device. Personal documents and health information are not requested.

The information helps you find the official procedure. In a life-threatening medical situation, call 112. The data was checked against the official pages listed; the conditions are as stated on those pages.