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Apply for Bremen Pass

  • Sozialleistungen

Would you like to go to the theater or take part in a VHS course, but the prices are too high for you? Maybe you can get a Bremen Pass.

  • Basic information

    If you live in the city of Bremen and receive benefits from

    • the Jobcenter Bremen (SGB II),
    • the Office for Social Services (SGB XII),
    • the Office for Social Services under the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (AsylbLG) or
    • as residents of an inpatient facility receive ongoing benefits in accordance with SGB XII

    and do not want to miss out on culture and education, then you can have the Bremen Pass issued by the authority responsible for you.

    If you receive supplementary child allowance for your children from the family benefits office and/or housing benefit for your children, you can apply for benefits for education and participation for your children and then receive a Bremen Pass if the requirements for the children are met.

    This pass entitles you to discounts in the areas of culture and education.

    The Bremen Pass gives you reduced admission to Bremen cultural institutions such as

    • Museums,
    • art gallery,
    • theaters,
    • participation in low-cost or free programs offered by the adult education center and the city library, and
    • the purchase of a discounted local transport ticket (StadtTicket) for the use of all public transport on the VBN network in the municipality of Bremen.

    Requirements

    • Receiving benefits according to SGB II, SGB XII or the Asylum Seekers' Benefits Act (Asylbewerberleistungsgesetz)
    • Residence in the city of Bremen

  • Procedure

    An appointment should be made in advance to check eligibility at the relevant social centers of the Social Services Office or the offices of the Bremen Job Center.

    The Bremen Pass will be issued at the responsible social centers of the Office for Social Services or offices of the Bremen Job Center after the eligibility has been checked.

  • Necessary Documents
    • Identity card or passport
    • Notice of performance

  • Deadlines & processing time

    How long does it take to process

    The Bremen Pass will be sent to the applicant by post once the necessary documents and eligibility requirements have been met.

  • More Information

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 17.11.2025

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