Meal allowance amounts valid from 1.12.2025
- €9.30 for the time zone of 5 to 12 hours
- €13.80 for the time zone 12 to 18 hours
- €20.60 for the time zone over 18 hours
How will the changes affect the financial contribution and meal cards?
In connection with the change in meal allowances, the amounts of meal allowances provided by the employer in the form of meal cards (tickets) or a financial contribution will also change.
- The minimum amount of the meal voucher must be 75% of the value of the meal for the time zone of 5-12 hours, which will be €6.98 as of 1 December 2025.
- The employer's contribution is a minimum of 55% of the meal voucher value, which is €3.84 (if the ticket price is €6.98) and a maximum of 55% of the meal price for the time zone of 5-12 hours, which is €5.12.
- From the point of view of the financial contribution, the employer's contributions must be the same as for meal vouchers, i.e. the minimum of €3.84 and the maximum of €5.12.
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If you are interested in more detailed information regarding respective changes, or assess their impact on your business, our Forvis Mazars Outsourcing team is at your disposal.