Parental allowance for other foreign nationals: Other foreign nationals are eligible for parental allowance if their residence in Germany is deemed permanent according to the type of residence title they possess and their access to the employment market. Those holding a settlement permit automatically fulfill this requirement. Those holding a residence permit only fulfill the requirements if they are also entitled to take up employment in Germany or have already worked here legally. Parents of foreign nationality who hold a residence permit for the purpose of studying or in connection with a work permit for a specified maximum period are not eligible to receive parental allowance.