DiscoverEU - call for applications
In 2025, we celebrate 40 years of the Schengen Agreement - the foundation of today's border-free travel. With your DiscoverEU pass, you can experience this freedom first-hand as you explore Europe!
Are you 18 years old and resident of one of the EU Member States or third countries associated to Erasmus+? Get ready to explore Europe!
When is the next round?
It will take place between 30 October and 13 November 2025 (opening and closure at 12:00:00 midday Brussels time). 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 January 2007 (included) and 31 December 2007 (included);
- complete the correct identity card (ID), passport or residence card number on the online application form;
- be citizen or resident* of one of the following countries:
- one of the Member States of the European Union including Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), or
- one of 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 a period of minimum 1 day and up to 30 days during the travel period which is planned to start on 1 March 2026. The end of the travel period will be in May 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 is a good platform to do this. 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.
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.
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