As an ISIC holder, you become part of a worldwide community of over 4.5 million students who share a passion for travel, adventure and discovery.




The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is the only internationally accepted student ID card. Since its launch in 1968, the ISIC has helped over 40 million students to get the most out of their travel experience.

With access to a global network of affordable and specialised student services, the ISIC is your passport to more than 32,000 discounts and benefits in 106 countries worldwide.


The Benefits of Being an ISIC Holder

You can travel further, stay longer and experience more with an ISIC - take advantage of the following benefits worth USD500 million worldwide:

· Internationally recognised proof of student status
· 1,200 discounts on flights, buses, trains and ferries
· 2,800 discounts on entrance to the world's leading museums and cultural sites
· 2,700 discounts on entertainment and attractions
· 2,400 discounts on youth hostels and hotels
· 21,000 discounts worldwide on bars, restaurants and shopping!
· Access to a free 24-hour, multilingual ISIC Emergency Help Line
· ISIConnect an all-in-one discount communications package including phone, SMS, email and voicemail
· Access to a global network of 5000 travel organisations that specialise in the needs of student and youth travellers in 106 countries
· Access to a personalised trip planner and travel guide - save all the useful travel advice and destination information you find on this website on your personal web page to check out while you're travelling or to email to a friend



Not a Student?

If you are not a full-time student, but aged under 26 or you are a full-time teacher or professor, the International Youth Travel Card (IYTC) or International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC) could be for you. The IYTC and ITIC offer similar benefits, services and savings to the ISIC card.
Make a Difference

You can make a valuable social and economic contribution to the countries you visit. The exchange of ideas and values is key to the international student travel experience and creates respect and understanding between different cultures, beliefs and traditions. To find out more go to Travel Advice.

ISIC and UNESCO

UNESCO endorses the ISIC and recognises it as the unique document for student travel and cultural exchange, as well as the only official internationally recognised proof of student status. Since 1968, the ISIC Association has maintained a close relationship with UNESCO and together they promote student travel, cultural exchange and international understanding.