Child benefit in Italy (2026)

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026

In short: Italy pays the assegno unico e universale for each child, based on ISEE. Minors qualify, adult children up to 21 in study or training, and children with disabilities at any age. INPS handles applications.

RuleWhat applies
Amount of child benefitChild benefitAssegno unico e universale: the law sets €175 a month per minor child at ISEE up to €15,000, falling gradually to €50 at ISEE €40,000 and constant above that. Amounts and ISEE thresholds are adjusted every year to the cost of living, so the paid amount differs from these base figures. [1]
Age limit for the childChild benefitAll minor children. Adult children up to 21 if in education or training, in a traineeship or job earning under €8,000 a year, registered as unemployed, or in civil service. No age limit for a child with a disability. [1]
Residence conditionChild benefitThe applicant must be an Italian or EU citizen (or family member) or hold a qualifying non-EU permit (long-term EU residence, single work permit over six months, or research permit over six months). The applicant must also pay income tax in Italy and be resident and domiciled in Italy, or work in Italy with compulsory Italian social insurance. [1]
Income testChild benefitYes, by ISEE (equivalent economic situation indicator). The amount is full up to ISEE €15,000 and reduces to a minimum at ISEE €40,000. Without an ISEE, the minimum amounts are paid. [1]
Where to claimChild benefitINPS, online or through a patronato (assistance institute), by an application filed each year. [1]

Notes

  • The amounts in the law are the 2022 base figures. Each year they are raised with the cost of living, so the current paid amounts are higher.

Sources

  1. Normattiva (Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri): DECRETO LEGISLATIVO 29 dicembre 2021, n. 230 - Istituzione dell'assegno unico e universale per i figli a carico (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources

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