More about Vaiko pinigai
Detailed explanations for every input, the maths behind them, and the underlying statute — hand-written, with sources cited.
How does the Lithuanian Child Money calculator work?
The Buronia Vaiko pinigai calculator computes your monthly payment in real time. Three inputs: number of children, low-income or 3+ children status, and residence in Lithuania.
No sign-in, no data storage. Source: Sodra — Vaiko pinigai, 2026.
How is Vaiko pinigai 2026 calculated?
Base rate: €80 per child per month, universal.
An additional +€41 per child supplement applies when the family:
- Has 3 or more children, OR
- Has low income (average per family member below 1.5× minimum monthly wage)
Examples:
- 2 children, regular family: 2 × 80 = €160/month
- 2 children + low income: 2 × (80 + 41) = €242/month
- 3 children (automatic supplement): 3 × (80 + 41) = €363/month
Who is entitled to Vaiko pinigai?
Parents (or guardians) qualify if they:
- Care for a child under 18 (up to 21 if the child is studying)
- Reside in Lithuania
EU citizens and third-country nationals with a lawful residence permit have the same rights. Vaiko pinigai is universal — no income test for the base amount.
How to apply for Vaiko pinigai
Apply at Sodra or the municipal administration:
- Online via the sodra.lt e-services portal
- In person at a Sodra branch
- Through the municipality
Required documents:
- Application
- Child's birth certificate
- National ID
- Bank account number (IBAN)
- School certificate (for children over 18)
Decision time: 10 working days. Payment: monthly.
Frequently asked questions
When does Vaiko pinigai end? At age 18 (or 21 if the child continues studying).
What counts as 'low income'? Average income per family member below 1.5× the minimum monthly wage (MMA). In 2026 ~€1,300/person.
Working abroad — will I receive it? EU Regulation 883/2004 applies — you may receive a top-up if the Lithuanian amount is higher than the host-country amount.
What happens after divorce? Paid to the parent the child lives with.
Ready to apply?
Buronia helps you prepare the full application for Vaiko pinigai — every mandatory field pre-filled, every attachment checked, one clean submission to the responsible authority.