Discover EU Travel Pass 2023 Applications Open

Are you 18 years old and ready to step out of your comfort zone?

Apply for a Discover EU travel pass and start exploring more than 30 countries in the EU and beyond!

The next application round opens from 15th – 29th March!

DiscoverEU is an initiative of the European Union that gives 18-year-olds the opportunity to discover Europe by train. It aims to empower young European citizens to:

  • experience and learn about Europe
  • discover opportunities that Europe has to offer them
  • connect with other young people from across Europe and share and celebrate European culture
  • travel in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way
  • grow in independence, confidence and openness to other cultures.

To be eligible to apply, you must be

  • born on or between 1 July 2004 – 30 June 2005
  • a legal resident of an EU Member State or Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia or Turkey
  • Ready for the adventure of a lifetime

Selected applicants who are resident in Ireland can travel by plane to begin their DiscoverEU journey in a European country of your choice. You can start and finish your journey in two different countries!

If that sounds like you, find more information here

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