Apply for Bremen Pass
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.
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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
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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.
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Necessary Documents
- Identity card or passport
- Notice of performance
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Competent Department
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Amt für Soziale Dienste Sozialzentrum 1 - Nord - Bereich Soziales
- +49 421 361 79800
- +49 421 361 7501
- Am Sedanplatz 7, 28757 Bremen
- Website
- S1-
FDS- 30 @afsd. bremen. de
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Amt für Soziale Dienste Sozialzentrum 2 - Gröpelingen / Walle - Bereich Soziales
- +49 421 361 16892
- +49 421 361 8304
- Hans-Böckler-Straße 9, 28217 Bremen
- Website
- S2-
FDS- 30 @afsd. bremen. de
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Amt für Soziale Dienste Sozialzentrum 4 - Süd - Bereich Soziales
- +49 421 361 79900
- +49 421 496-79898
- Große Sortillienstraße 2 - 18, 28199 Bremen
- Website
- S4-
FDS- 30 @afsd. bremen. de
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Amt für Soziale Dienste Sozialzentrum 5 - Vahr/ Schwachhausen/ Horn-Lehe - Bereich Soziales
- +49 421 361 19500
- +49 421 361 19899
- Kurfürstenallee 130, 28211 Bremen
- Website
- S5-
FDS- 30 @afsd. bremen. de
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Amt für Soziale Dienste, Fachdienst Flüchtlinge, Integration & Familien - Bereich Soziales
- +49 421 361 17040
- +49 421 361 17253
- Breitenweg 29-33, 28195 Bremen
- Website
- F9-
WiHi- 30 @afsd. bremen. de
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Amt für Soziale Dienste, Fachdienst Teilhabe - Bereich Soziales
- +49 421 361 80638
- +49 421 361 69936
- Hansator 11, 28217 Bremen
- Website
- F8-
FDS- 30 @afsd. bremen. de
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Jobcenter Bremen Geschäftsstelle Mitte
- +49 421 5660 0
- Doventorsteinweg 48-52, 28195 Bremen
- Website
- F8-
FDS- 30 @afsd. bremen. de
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Jobcenter Bremen Geschäftsstelle Nord
- +49 421 5660 0
- Hermann-Fortmann-Straße 24, 28759 Bremen
- Website
- F8-
FDS- 30 @afsd. bremen. de
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Jobcenter Bremen Geschäftsstelle Ost I
- +49 421 5660 0
- Osterholzer Heerstraße 69, 28307 Bremen
- Website
- F8-
FDS- 30 @afsd. bremen. de
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Jobcenter Bremen Geschäftsstelle Ost II
- +49 421 5660 0
- Kurfürstenallee 130, 28211 Bremen
- Website
- F8-
FDS- 30 @afsd. bremen. de
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Jobcenter Bremen Geschäftsstelle Süd
- +49 421 5660 0
- Neuenlander Straße 10, 28199 Bremen
- Website
- F8-
FDS- 30 @afsd. bremen. de
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Jobcenter Bremen Geschäftsstelle West
- +49 421 56 60 0
- Schiffbauerweg 22, 28237 Bremen
- Website
- F8-
FDS- 30 @afsd. bremen. de
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Deadlines & processing time
How long does it take to process
The Bremen Pass is usually issued immediately upon presentation.
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 25.08.2025