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Maintenance support is a financial safety net for families when one parent can't contribute to the child's maintenance.
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What is maintenance support?
Maintenance support is a financial contribution from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency when one parent cannot contribute to the child’s upkeep. The support is regulated by the Social Insurance Code and applies to children under 18. In some cases it also applies up to age 21 if the child is in compulsory school or upper secondary school.
How to apply
The parent the child lives with applies to the Social Insurance Agency. These are the steps:
- Download and fill in the application form on the Social Insurance Agency website.
- Enter details about the child’s other parent.
- Attach the financial documents they ask for.
- Send the completed application through their e-service or by post.
Who is eligible for maintenance support?
Under Swedish law, every child has the right to be supported by their parents. When a parent does not meet that obligation, the Social Insurance Agency can step in. Support can be paid when the parents live apart and:
- One parent does not pay child support.
- The parents’ financial situation changes significantly.
- One of the parents is not the legal guardian.
Amounts and payments
The amount follows set levels and depends on the child’s age. For 2026, full maintenance support is:
| Age | Amount |
|---|---|
| Up to and including the month the child turns 7 | SEK 1,673 per month |
| From the month after the child turns 7 | SEK 1,823 per month |
| From the month after the child turns 15 | SEK 2,223 per month |
Payment is made once a month, directly to the parent the child lives with.
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