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Passport for low-income earners
As a low-income earner, you can apply for the social pass and thus receive discounts in municipal institutions.
Your responsible authority
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Detailed description
The social passport is a voluntary municipal benefit. It supports low-income families and citizens in their participation in social life. The discounts granted create more mobility, enable participation in cultural and sporting activities and create incentives to take advantage of the wide range of educational opportunities.
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Requirements
As a rule, you are entitled to apply if you receive
- Assistance for subsistence or basic security according to Book XII of the Social Code
- Unemployment benefit II or social benefit according to Social Code II
- Benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act
- Benefits under the Housing Benefit Act
further prerequisite:
- You have your main residence in the city or municipality that issues the low-income passport
- You can find out which exact income limits apply and what other requirements you have to meet from the responsible authority.
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Documents
As a rule, you must provide at least the following documents:
- Identity card or passport
- Notification of receipt of unemployment benefit II or social benefit or housing benefit
Please contact the responsible office for detailed documents and proofs.
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Fees
none
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Process
- Check with the competent authority whether the social passport is offered there.
- Find out which forms and other documents are required for the application.
- If you submit the complete application documents to the competent authority and all requirements are met, you will usually receive the passport immediately.
- When applying together with the housing benefit, you will receive the social pass with the housing benefit notice.
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Duration
immediately or 6 to 8 weeks
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Deadline
Duration: usually 12 months (extension on request) during the period of granting of social benefits
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Responsible authority
Social welfare office or housing benefit authority at the city or municipal administration
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Legal basis
respective municipal guidelines for granting this voluntary benefit
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Pointer
Personal appearance is necessary.