2026 Taipei Birth Allowance｜Birth vs. Childcare Allowance: Eligibility & Amounts

Taipei City's childbirth subsidy and Taipei City's maternity allowance are frequently searched together, with key points including the maternity bonus of NT$40,000/45,000/50,000, the 10-month residency requirement, the 60-day domestic and 1-year overseas residency requirement, the 10-day deposit period, and the rules for supplementary documentation. This document also summarizes the exclusion/combination conditions for Taipei City's childcare subsidy and allowance, the single-window in-person application process, and includes quick references for frequently asked questions such as account restrictions and the combined amount for two children. A quick comparison of the available amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, and application process for Taipei City's 2026 maternity subsidy is provided.

Taipei City's maternity subsidy of NT$40,000: Taipei City's newborn subsidy

Taipei City's newborn subsidy is issued as a "birth incentive," increasing with each birth order. To determine the Taipei City birth subsidy amount for 2026, you can first use the birth order table to locate the eligibility section and then check the residency status and eligibility period.

Taipei City Birth Incentive Fund (Amount per Pregnancy)

• First child: 40,000 yuan
• Second child: 45,000 yuan
• Children ranked 3rd or above: 50,000 yuan



Taipei City Second Child Subsidy | Taipei City Newborn Subsidy

The second child will be issued NT$45,000 in principle; the order of birth will be determined according to the children registered in the household registration as having the same mother or father, and will be determined by the date of birth.

Third-child subsidy in Taipei City | Newborn subsidy in Taipei City

Children born in the third year or above will be issued NT$50,000 in principle; the order of birth will also be determined according to the order of birth date of children born to the same mother or father.

Taipei City Maternity Incentive Grant Application Period, Deposit Date and Calculation Start Date for Premature Birth

• Application period for domestic birth registration: within 60 days from the day following the birth date.
• Application period for foreign birth registration: within one year from the day following the date of birth.
• Funding timeline: Funds will be transferred within 10 days of approval (postponed if there is a national holiday of 3 days or more).
• Premature birth calculation: The due date is based on the medical certificate. (Additional field: Local subsidy overview)

Taipei City's Birth Rate Flooding Explanation: Multiple births are calculated based on the order of birth; the amount may be adjusted according to the annual budget.

Important notes regarding childbirth in Taipei City: Applicants must meet certain requirements regarding residency status and time limits, and the results will be subject to official announcements and approval by the processing unit.

Taipei City Birth Subsidy Eligibility

The eligibility threshold for residency is calculated based on either the father or mother: The applicant must have been continuously registered in Taipei City from the date of birth or 10 months prior to the expected delivery date until the time of application (including residency periods in New Taipei City and Keelung City), and either the father or mother must be registered in Taipei City at the time of application. Eligibility for the 2026 maternity subsidy in Taipei City will be cross-checked based on the starting point, residency continuity, and the birth date threshold.

Taipei City Birth Subsidy Eligibility

• Birth date threshold: Newborns born on or after 114/09/09 are subject to current regulations.
• Registered for 10 months:
• One of the fathers or mothers
• From 10 months prior to the date of birth or expected delivery to the time of application
• Continuous residency in Taipei City (including New Taipei City and Keelung City during the period)
• Registration at the time of application: The father or mother must be registered in Taipei City at the time of application.
• Interruption of household registration is determined by: moving one's household registration to a county or city other than Taipei/New Taipei/Keelung or moving abroad.
• Time limit: Within 60 days of birth in China; within 1 year of birth abroad

Newborn eligibility reference link: Helping you get pregnant - [Birth] Maternity Incentive

Taipei Birth Allowance Application

Applications for Taipei maternity subsidies can be processed at the same window as birth registration: Applications can be submitted together with the completion of birth registration (for domestic births) or initial household registration (for foreign births) at the household registration office. In 2026, applications for Taipei maternity subsidies were primarily handled by the household registration office.

Taipei Birth Allowance Application Process

1. Birth registration (domestic) or initial household registration (overseas) is completed at the household registration office.
2. Simultaneously submit the application for the maternity bonus (handled by the household registration office).
3. Please attach remittance account information (as required by the receiving unit).
4. Upon receiving a request for additional documents, submit the required materials accordingly.

Commonly Used Documents/Information for Taipei City Maternity Subsidy Application

• Birth certificate (or relevant registration document): used for birth registration/initial establishment of household registration.
• Applicant's identification documents: used for eligibility verification
• Remittance account information (copy of passbook, etc.): used for receiving remittances.
• Proof of due date for premature birth (such as as recorded in the pregnant woman's health handbook): Used in situations where the due date is used as the starting point for calculation.

Taipei City Childcare Subsidy

The Taipei City childcare subsidy often includes the "Taipei City Friendly Childcare Subsidy for children aged 0-under 3 years old." Eligibility includes children aged 0-under 3 years old receiving quasi-public childcare subsidies, both the child and parents being registered residents of Taipei City, and the childcare location being in Taipei City. The subsidy amount varies depending on the childcare type and whether there are any older siblings.

Taipei City Childcare Subsidy (Friendly Childcare Subsidy) Amount List

• Publicly-run but privately-operated childcare center: 2,500 yuan/month
• Additional allowance for other siblings: +500 yuan/month
• Publicly-run, privately-operated community-based childcare center: 4,000 yuan/month
• Additional allowance for other siblings: +2,000 yuan/month
• Quasi-public childcare service provider: 5,000 yuan/month
• Additional allowance for other siblings: +2,000 yuan/month

Taipei City Second Child Subsidy

The increased subsidies for childcare-friendly programs are often based on the condition of "having other siblings," with the additional amount applied according to the type of childcare provided.

Third-child subsidy in Taipei City

The additional amount will be applied based on the condition of "having other siblings", but the actual amount will be subject to the approved result.

Download link for childcare subsidy application form: Helping you get pregnant - Taipei City Friendly Childcare Subsidy for children aged 0-under 3

Taipei City Childcare Subsidy | Eligibility

Taipei City's childcare allowance is often inquired about together with the "Help You Get Pregnant" single-window service: the household registration office can process applications for maternity bonus and childcare allowance at the same time when registering a newborn's birth; the childcare allowance application will be forwarded to the district office for review and approval.

Taipei City Childcare Allowance for Parents' Registration

In most cases, "Taipei City Childcare Subsidy" refers to the central government's childcare subsidy (0-under 5 years old) processed by Taipei City. The official regulations and the city government's compilation page both state that the registration condition is "no registration restriction". Therefore, parents do not need to register in Taipei City, nor is there a "registration for one year" threshold.

Taipei City childcare allowance until what age?

The same "Central Childcare Allowance" is divided into two age groups:

• Ministry of Health and Welfare (0-under 2 years old): The age of applicants is marked as 0-2 years old (under 2 years old); after 2 years old, the application will be subject to the next rule.
• Ministry of Education (age 2 to under 5): This indicates the actual age of the student as 2 to under 5 years old (under 5 years old before September 1st of the current academic year).

Taipei City Maternity Incentive and Childcare Allowance | Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How much is the Taipei City maternity incentive?

40,000 yuan for the first place, 45,000 yuan for the second place, and 50,000 yuan for the third place and above.

Q2. Is the maternity bonus the same as the maternity allowance?

Maternity bonus is a one-time subsidy; the term maternity allowance may refer to social insurance payments or monthly allowances, and needs to be interpreted according to the definitions and application procedures of each system.

Q3. How long does it take for the maternity bonus to be credited to my account?

For those who pass the review, the reward will be deposited into their account within 10 days (excluding consecutive holidays); for national holidays of 3 days or more, the period will be extended accordingly.

Q4. Can fathers apply for the maternity bonus?

The Single Window Q&A indicates that the maternity bonus will be deposited into the new mother's account; the childcare allowance will be deposited monthly into the post office or Taipei Fubon Bank account. The actual amount will be subject to the approval and notification from the receiving unit.

Q5. Can I apply for a maternity bonus if I was born abroad?

Those who have completed the initial household registration of a newborn (born abroad) should submit an application within one year from the day following the newborn's birth date; they still need to meet the eligibility requirements for household registration.

Q6. Until what age can I continue to receive the $5,000 childcare allowance?

Example: 0 to under 2 years old (application in the year of birth)

• Scenario: The first child receives 5,000 yuan per month.
• Born: March 10, 2026
• Application completed on March 25, 2026.
• Starting point: For applicants in the year of birth, the payment will be issued retroactively from the "month of birth".
• Termination: Children who turn 2 years old in the current month will no longer meet the criteria for children aged 0 to under 2 years old. The last payment will be based on the month before the child turns 2 years old (based on the approved start and end month).
• Estimated cost: March 2026 to February 2028 (24 months) → 5,000 × 24 = 120,000 yuan

Q7. Can I receive childcare subsidies and childcare allowances at the same time?

Whether childcare subsidies and childcare allowances can be received simultaneously depends on the specific provisions of each program; friendly childcare subsidies and quasi-public childcare subsidies can be received concurrently, but the total amount should not exceed the actual amount paid.

Q8. How much childcare allowance can I receive for two children in total?

Example: Claiming both births simultaneously (first place + second place)

• First child: 5,000 yuan per month
• Second child: 6,000 yuan per month
• Total: 11,000 yuan/month (total for months when both children are eligible)
• If both conditions are met for 12 months: 11,000 × 12 = 132,000 yuan

QA Reference Link: Taipei City Government Civil Affairs Bureau - Single Window Q&A

Birth subsidy Taipei | Key points for application

The process of applying for maternity subsidies in Taipei can be completed in four steps: inquiry, comparison, preparation, and submission. First, check the amount and duration of the maternity bonus for each birth in Taipei City, then compare it with the rules regarding 10 months of residency and continuous residency. Next, prepare the birth registration, due date certificate, and account information, complete the in-person application at the household registration office, and pay attention to the deposit schedule and notices for supplementary documents. The Taipei City maternity allowance and related subsidies are subject to approval.