Are you 18 years old and a legal resident of one of the EU Member States or third countries associated to Erasmus+? Get ready to explore Europe! DiscoverEU is proud to be part of the Erasmus+ Programme family!

DiscoverEU is an action of the Erasmus+ programme giving 18-year-olds the opportunity to travel around Europe. By travelling mainly by rail (there are exceptions to allow those living on islands or in remote areas to take part), young people discover Europe’s stunning landscapes and its endless variety of cities and towns. This journey also gives them the chance to meet like-minded travellers, become more independent and confident as well as explore their EU identity. Young people can apply during the two application rounds taking place each year and the European Union provides the selected ones with a travel pass.

As an 18-year-old resident of the European Union or of one of the third countries associated with the Erasmus+ Programme like Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Turkey, DiscoverEU offers you the opportunity to participate in a travel experience that will enable you to explore Europe’s diversity, learn about its cultural heritage and history, and connect with people from all over the continent. Furthermore, DiscoverEU enables you, as a young person, to develop life skills of value to your future, such as independence, confidence, and openness to other cultures.

When is the next round?

More than 200 000 young people have been awarded a travel pass since the first application round in June 2018. Another round will take place between Wednesday 15 March 2023 at 12:00:00 (midday Brussels time) and Wednesday 29 March 2023 at 12:00:00 (midday Brussels time). An ‘Apply Now’ button will appear on this page on D-Day!

To be eligible, you need to:

• be born between 1 July 2004 (included) and 30 June 2005 (included);
• complete the correct identity card (ID), passport or legal residence card number on the online application form;
• be a citizen or legal 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 with the Erasmus+ programme: Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, and Türkiye.

* 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 selected, you can travel for a period of a minimum of 1 day and up to 30 days between 15 June 2023 and 30 September 2024.

Note that if you have a disability or a health problem that makes your travel challenging, you will receive assistance and support to help you take part in the action. Check our FAQ C.13 to know more.

Are you too young to participate in this round? Don’t worry! There will be a round in spring as well as in autumn every year.

Can I travel with my friends?

Yes you can! It really is up to you. 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.

‘There is a whole world out there. Pack your backpack, your best friend and go.’

Share experiences

As a DiscoverEU Ambassador, we will invite you to share your travel experiences through social media tools – Instagram, Facebook and/or Twitter – using #DiscoverEU. You may decide to give a presentation at your school or local community. Moreover, you could participate in the #DiscoverEU photo/video #Competition and win great prizes.

I want to know more!

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

Europe is at your feet. Take the first step.

For detailed information read here: https://europa.eu/youth/discovereu_en

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Accommodation:

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Cancelled or delayed flight?

If your flight is cancelled or delayed by 3+ hours, you may get a refund of up to €600. Check it out at SkyCop.

Tours and excursions:

Do not have time to think about accommodation and tours, but have you heard about Tourradar? Multi-day tours to every part of the world, for example, Safaris, Treks, Coach trips, Cruises, White Water Rafting, Mountain Biking, Sailing, Kayaking, Overland Trips and many more.

Have a look at Trip Advisor as well when planning your holiday to find out what’s hot and what’s not when it comes to all the local attractions.

Car rental:

You can find the best car rental prices at AutoEurope.com.

For over 60 years, Auto Europe has been a leader in worldwide car rental services and helped over 10 million travellers find the best options when travelling abroad. Through long-term relationships with top suppliers, for example, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, National, Budget, Dollar, Buchbinder and Peugeot AutoEurope offer travellers the best rates at 20,000 pickup locations in over 180 countries worldwide.