Kindergeld

Can I apply for Kindergeld If I have a contrat for a period of time -lets say 2 years- instead of a open ended contract?
thanks

I have no doubt in my mind that you can claim kindergeld...
...this is Germany for christs sake key4

Yep you will have to supply proof that the englisch have stopped paying you family allowance.
That should be straightforward enough, there is a standard form for it.

The social there will bungle it a few times, and forget to send it, and the usual stuff you expect from a crap department but you will get it.

You can get it retroactively for 6 months too. So if you have been here a while (and not claimed in the UK) they will pay you for the time you were here even though you didn't claim. (if that makes sense!!)

I got over 9 months money by the time they sorted it all out

thanks to all ! I will insist to the relocation people.

We claim in the UK and receive a top up here in Germany of the difference.