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Apply for an exemption permit for parking as an outpatient nursing service, midwife or physiotherapist

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If you run an outpatient care service or work as a midwife/maternity nurse or physiotherapist, you can apply for an exemption permit. This allows you to park in certain areas for the duration of your work assignment.

  • Basic information

    Outpatient care services, midwives/maternity nurses and physiotherapists can obtain an exemption permit on application to the Bremen Department of Roads and Traffic. The exemption permit allows the vehicle to be parked free of charge at the following locations:

    • restricted no-stopping zone
    • traffic-calmed areas
    • resident parking zones
    • Parking meters/parking ticket machines

    The exemption permit is only valid for use by patients or the person being cared for.

    The exemption can be applied for for a maximum of 3 years.

    Requirements

    You carry out outpatient activities as a nurse, midwife/maternity nurse or physiotherapist.

  • Procedure

    The application can only be submitted via the BundID online portal. Registration is required.

    When submitting documents, please make sure that all your documents (number) are clearly assigned to your application. If your documents have not reached us within 14 days of submitting your application, we will consider your application to be invalid. In this case, you will not receive any further notification from us.

    Are you unable to use the online service? For information on other ways of dealing with your request, please contact the relevant office.

    More information

    • Your orange parking permit must be visibly displayed in the vehicle. The original of the exemption permit must be carried when using the vehicle.
    • If you need an exemption permit for several of your vehicles, please enter the individual license plates in the "License plates" field.
    • In the event of loss, please complete the loss report and send it to us by e-mail or post. You can find this under "Forms"
  • Necessary Documents

    • For new applications and renewals:
      • Copy of the registration certificate part I (fully unfolded)
      • Health insurance contract (for nursing services)
      • Licensing certificate (midwives/maternity nurses or physiotherapists)
      • Employment contract, if it is an exemption permit for a private vehicle
      • If it is a leased vehicle, a copy of the leasing contract must be submitted
    • When changing vehicles:
      • The old exemption permit and the original orange card must be returned.
      • A copy of the new registration certificate Part I must be submitted.
    • For vehicle abandonment:
      • Please return the original exemption permit and the orange parking permit to the Amt für Straßen und Verkehr Bremen.
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  • Online Services

    • Citizens' portal for social services
      If you run an outpatient care service or work as a midwife or physiotherapist, you can apply for an exemption permit. This allows you to park in certain areas for the duration of your work assignment.

  • Forms

  • Fees / Costs

    The amount of the administrative fee depends on the requested duration and the number of vehicles.
    You can find the link to the fee regulation under "Legal basis".

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    Due to the tests required for this special permit, we request that the corresponding application is submitted at least 14 days in advance. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions.
    For the subsequent submission of documents:
    If your documents have not reached us within 14 days of submitting your application, we will consider your application to be irrelevant. In this case, you will not receive any further notification from us.
    The exemption permit is issued for a maximum of 3 years. An extension is possible.

    How long does it take to process

    2 weeks bis 3 weeks

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 12.02.2026

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