Seniorenpass Erteilung

The senior citizens' pass is offered by some local authorities as a voluntary service for older residents. The senior citizens' pass helps you to participate in social life. For example, with the Senior Citizens' Pass you can receive discounts on admission fees and contributions to public facilities such as libraries, music schools, zoos etc.. Sports activities, lectures, training courses and excursions can also be supported. The exact discounts and benefits may vary from municipality to municipality.

The aim of the senior citizens' pass is to make it easier or possible for older citizens to maintain contact with their peers and actively participate in social life.

The senior citizens' pass is a voluntary service that is not offered by every local authority. You can apply for it in the town or municipality where you have your main residence. Depending on the municipality, you can apply at the social welfare office, family office or citizens' center, for example.

Varies depending on the municipality. But at least:

• Identity document (identity card or passport, proof of asylum seeker status)
• Proof of receipt of old-age pension, if applicable

• You have your main residence in the city or municipality that issues the pass.
• You have reached the age limit set by your local authority for the senior citizens' pass. In some municipalities, you can alternatively attach proof of receipt of an old-age pension.

• You find out whether the senior citizens' pass is offered in your town or municipality and whether you meet the requirements.
• You submit an application with the relevant documents to the responsible office
• Your details are checked and the senior citizens' pass is issued.
• You receive the senior citizens' pass in person or by post.

The benefit is a voluntary benefit provided by local authorities to which there is no legal entitlement. In some municipalities, an appeal against the decision of the authority is possible. This appeal is processed according to local authority guidelines.

• Apply for a senior citizen's pass
• Support for people of senior or retirement age
• Discounts on the use of municipal facilities and offers
• Voluntary municipal service
• Responsible authority: varies from municipality to municipality, e.g. social welfare office, family office, citizens' center