Munich – Everything is getting more expensive: this is felt particularly keenly by Munich residents whose financial situation is already strained. They receive support from the München-Pass document, which grants concessions for MVV transport, cultural, and sporting events. The city has now increased the monthly income limit that determines who is eligible to receive this document.
Social Committee: Income Limit for München-Pass to be Raised
The city’s Social Committee decided on this move on Thursday. The new income limits (see table below) are set to take effect from January 1, 2026. According to the SPD, the new values were based on the at-risk-of-poverty threshold and changes in the consumer price index.
According to the Munich administration, monthly net income includes wages—including income from mini-jobs, training allowances, wage replacement benefits, pensions, self-employment income, child benefit, alimony payments, rental or subletting income, and so on.
München-Pass: Who is Eligible for the Document
In addition, the München-Pass can be obtained by individuals receiving current assistance for securing livelihoods or basic old-age security (Grundsicherung), unemployment benefits (Bürgergeld), payments under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, or participants in the Federal Volunteer Service, as well as the Voluntary Social or Ecological Year. Starting January 2025, students and trainees can also apply for the München-Pass. It must be requested from the city authorities.
The München-Pass includes many benefits for city and non-city offerings, such as the zoo, museums and theaters, cinemas, swimming pools, and public transport. A free hot lunch at the Senior Service Center is also provided to people with the München-Pass.
München-Pass: New Monthly Net Income Limits (Excerpt)
| Household Type | Previous Net Income Limit | New Net Income Limit (From Jan 1, 2026) |
| Single-person household | €1,820 | €1,900 |
| Two-person household | €2,730 | €2,850 |
| Family with one child under 14 | €3,280 | €3,420 |
| Family with one child over 14 | €3,640 | €3,800 |
Source: TZ
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