Senior Citizens Pass

Are you a pensioner and would like to actively participate in social and cultural life? The senior citizens' pass enables citizens to take part in cultural events, excursions, activities or training courses at a reduced rate in their place of residence. Date of translation: 20 December 2023
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Der Wegweiser.
The senior citizens' pass is a voluntary service that is not offered by every municipality. You can apply for it in the town or municipality where you have your main residence.

Important Facts

Some local authorities offer a senior citizens' pass for their residents. For example, you can benefit from reduced admission to public facilities such as museums, libraries and zoos. In addition, certain physical activities, lectures, training courses and excursions as well as other activities can be supported.

Note: In some municipalities, eligibility is income-dependent. In this case, proof of monthly income and monthly charges is required. It is best to find out about the income limit from your local authority before applying.

Who is eligible?

You can obtain the senior citizens' pass if

  • your municipality/municipality/city offers the pass. This is a voluntary service.
  • you have your main residence in the municipality/municipality/city that issues the pass.
  • You have reached the age limit set by your municipality for the senior citizens' pass. This is between 60 and 67 years of age, depending on where you live. In some municipalities, you can alternatively attach proof of receipt of an old-age pension.
  • (optional) you have not exceeded the income limit set by your municipality/municipality/city.

You cannot obtain the senior citizens' pass if

  • your municipality/municipality/city does not offer the pass. This is a voluntary service.
  • you do not have your main residence in the municipality/municipality/city for which you would like to apply for a senior citizens' pass.
  • you have not reached the age limit set by your local authority for the senior citizens' pass. This is between 60 and 67 years of age, depending on where you live. In some municipalities, you can alternatively attach proof that you are drawing an old-age pension.
  • (optional) you have exceeded the income limit set by your municipality/municipality/city.

The most important topics relating to the senior citizens' pass

Frequently asked questions about the senior citizens' pass

Social Benefits from other Areas

Die Wegweiserin, eine weibliche Figur mit schwarzen Haaren, rotem Shirt und weißer Hose steht vor einem Sessel. Auf diesem liegt ein Hund. Die Figur wirft Geld in ein Portemonnaie, das auf dem Tisch neben dem Sessel steht.

Basic welfare for the elderly and people with reduced earnings capacity (Grundsicherung im Alter und bei Erwerbsminderung)

Are you receiving your pension but don’t have enough money to get by? Or are you younger but unable to work for health-related reasons? If so, you may be entitled to claim basic financial welfare for the elderly and people with reduced earnings capacity.