Family passport in plain language

Are you a family with children?

Then you can get a family pass in some cities.

In some cities it is also called a family card.

With the Family Pass, families can do things in their free time.

It often costs less money.

For example, admission is cheaper.

Or there is a discount on shopping.

• Why is there a Family Pass?
• What does the Family Pass offer?
• Who can get a Family Pass?
• Where do you submit the application?
• What do you need for the application?
• Where can you get help?

Some cities and municipalities give families with children a family pass.

The family pass is designed to support families.

For example:

The families should be able to take advantage of leisure activities,

even if they have little money.

With the Family Pass, you often pay less money.

The items are available from public institutions and partners who participate.

For example:

• Lower fees at the city library
• Lower fees at the music school
• Lower admission fees at the zoo
• Lower admission fees at the swimming pool

Sometimes you can also buy things there for less.

Important:

The offers are different in every city or municipality.

You can find more information on your city's website.

You can often get a family pass if

• you live in the city or municipality
• the city or municipality offers a family pass
• your children are under 18 years old
• and your children live with you.

In some cities and municipalities there is another rule:

Your family's income must be below a certain limit.

You submit the application to your city or municipality.

But:

Not every town or municipality has a family pass.

Check your city's website:
Does it have a family pass?

You will need documents for the application.

What these documents are
is different in every city.

You will often need:

• Personal ID or passport
• A residence document, for example proof of asylum application

Sometimes you will also need:

• Proof of income

It is best to ask the Citizens' Office beforehand.

Do you have questions about the Family Pass?

Then the citizens' office in your city can help you.

Don't know who is responsible?

Then search on your city's website.

Or search on the Internet for:

"Family pass + your family's place of residence" or

"Family card + your family's place of residence"