Following are the ways through which the application for the Paternity Benefits can be applied:

• In-Person
• By Post
• Electronically
  
  

In-Person

1. The applicant can approach one of the State Social Insurance Agency (SSIA) offices where an application can be made.
2. The application form can be downloaded from the following link : More information and Application Form
3. Following link provides contact and office information related to SSIA offices: SSIA Office Information
   
   

By Post

1. When applying through post the applicant should complete the application form that can be found under the following link : More Info & Application Form
2. The application can be sent to one of the SSIA centers after completing it, where address can be found under the following link : SSIA Office Information
   
   

Electronically

An electronic application can be made through the State Regional Development Agency Portal : Portal Link

• Completed appropriate application form

Following link provides contact information related to SSIA Office location : SSIA Office Information

If you are working at a paid job and have social insurance, as the father of a newborn child you are eligible to take a leave in relation to your childs birth for the duration of ten calendar days. When taking this leave you will receive the paternity benefit. Right to paternity benefit shall be asserted by a father, where the paternity leave due to the birth of a child has been granted not later than two months after the child is born.

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The decision on granting the benefit will be taken within ten days after the VSAA office has received all documents that are necessary for granting the benefit and when the information about the leave granted is received from the State Revenue Service.

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More information on applying for Paternity Leave benefits can be found under the following link : Paternity Benefit More Info

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