Applications have opened for a new round of EU-funded DiscoverEU travel passes for 18-year-olds in EU and Erasmus+ countries, with the deadline set for 22 April 2026.
Successful applicants will receive a pass designed for lower-emission travel, mainly by train, with other transport allowed in specific cases, the European Commission announced on Wednesday.
The pass allows travel for up to seven days within a one-month period, at any point between 1 July 2026 and 30 September 2027.
Applicants can apply as a group with friends, as long as everyone meets the eligibility criteria and the application is submitted together.
Those selected will also get a DiscoverEU discount card, which offers reductions on accommodation, culture, sport, local transport and other services.
Support available for travellers with disabilities
People with a disability or health problem that makes travel difficult can receive assistance and support, the Commission pointed out.
DiscoverEU is part of the EU’s Erasmus+ programme, which supports education, training, youth and sport across Europe, it added.
