DiscoverEU - call for applications

When is the next round?

It will take place between 8 and 22 April 2026 (opening and closure at 12:00:00 midday Brussels time), just before the European Youth Week 2026. An ‘Apply Now’ button will appear on this page on D-Day!

What is DiscoverEU?

DiscoverEU is an action of the Erasmus+ programme that offers you the opportunity to travel and explore Europe’s diversity, learn about its cultural heritage and history, and connect with people from all over the continent.  

You will be offered a travel pass to move with the most environment friendly means of transport, like trains. Other transport modes will be permitted in specific cases, for people living on islands or in remote areas.

You will also receive a DiscoverEU discount card for a wealth of discounts on accommodation, culture, sports, local transport, or other services.

How does it work?

To be eligible, you need to:

• be born between 1 July 2007 (included) and 30 June 2008 (included);
• complete the identity card (ID), passport or residence permit number in the online application form;
• be citizen or resident* of one of:
  • the Member States of the European Union including its outermost regions, or
  • the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) associated with the European Union, or
  • the third countries associated to the Erasmus+ programme: Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, and Türkiye.
• agree to the declaration of the application form.

* For more information see the Rules section “2. Eligible applicants”

Then you will need to participate in a quiz (unless you apply as a group member).

If you are successful, you can travel for up to 7 days in a period of maximum one month in the authorised travel period of 1 July 2026 to 30 September 2027. 

If you have a disability or a health problem that makes your travel challenging, you will receive assistance and support. Check our FAQ C.10 to know more.

Can I travel with my friends?

Yes, you can! You can go solo or add up to 4 friends in your group provided they meet the eligibility conditions above. They will use your application code to submit their own application. Check out our FAQs B.5 to B.11 to know more.

You can also combine travel plans with other DiscoverEU travellers! The DiscoverEU Facebook Group may be a good platform to do this if you consent to use this social media*. Join the Group now to chat with other participants.

Once you are selected, the Erasmus+ National Agencies will help you connect and learn, with the organisation of pre-departure meetings and travellers Meet-ups.

* Personal data processing falls under separate Data Protection Conditions and under the specific privacy statement of Facebook, which acts as separate data controller.

Share experiences

Participants automatically become DiscoverEU Ambassadors. As an ambassador, we will invite you to share your travel experiences on social media using #DiscoverEU. You may even decide to give a presentation at your school or local community.

I want to know more!

Interested in the previous application rounds? Check the DiscoverEU factsheets to read more about the action and the experiences of some of our young DiscoverEU travellers.

Europe is at your feet. Take the first step.     

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