Apply for a Social Ticket / Mobility Pass
Discounted public transportation tickets for recipients of social benefits.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Apply for a Social Ticket / Mobility Pass mit dem zuständigen Sozialamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Apply for a Social Ticket / Mobility Pass.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the social services office or local government
Along with a current benefits notice (citizen's income, basic income support, etc.).
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Authorization Check
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Issuance of the discounted ticket
Usually with a limited period of validity as specified in the benefit determination notice.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Recipients of basic income, basic social security, housing assistance, or similar benefits.
Income limit
Receipt of one of the listed social benefits is a prerequisite.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 90.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Current benefit determination not included
- •Application not renewed upon expiration of the benefit determination
Common reasons for rejection
- •No proof of receipt of qualifying social benefits
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Related services
Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Sozialticket / Mobilitätspass beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 14 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %