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DiscoverEU — Free Travel Passes Across Europe for 18-Year-Olds
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18+ · free · 1 July 2027Free travel passes for young people turning 18. DiscoverEU is an EU initiative that gives young people the opportunity to travel across Europe, explore its diversity, and learn about cultural heritage and history. Travel from 1 to 30 days between 1 March 2027 and 31 September 2028. Participants receive a travel pass, a mobile app for route planning, and a digital discount card.
- Age
- 18+
- Cost
- Free
- Applications
- Applications closed
- Format
- In person
- Where
- Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Austria, Greece, Portugal, Ireland, Cyprus, Iceland, Norway, Serbia, Türkiye
- From Ukraine?
- Not from Ukraine. Who: громадяни або резиденти країн ЄС і асоційованих країн
Eligibility Requirements
Participants must:
- Be EU citizens or legal residents of EU member states, associated countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Turkey), or overseas territories and countries associated with the EU
- Be born between 1 July 2007 (inclusive) and 30 June 2008 (inclusive)
- Travel to at least one foreign country
- Complete your journey within 1–30 days between 1 March 2027 and 31 September 2028
- Share your experience as a DiscoverEU Ambassador
How to Apply
- Create an account on the European Youth Portal
- Take a short quiz
- Plan your 1–30 day journey
- Travel to at least one foreign country
- Share your experience
What Participants Receive
- Travel pass
- Mobile app for route planning
- Digital discount card for various benefits
Support
If you have a disability or health issue that makes travel difficult, support will be provided to help you participate in the programme.