The European Commission is offering 40,000 young people a unique opportunity to explore Europe through DiscoverEU , an action of the Erasmus+ programme, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Schengen area.
To apply for a travel pass, young people born between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2007 must complete a short quiz about the EU on the European Youth Portal . Successful applicants will have the opportunity to travel for free for up to 30 days between 1 March 2026 and 31 May 2027, and will receive a discount card for public transport, culture, accommodation, food, sports, and other services in 36 European countries.
Ticket holders can plan their own routes or be inspired by existing ones, such as the New European Bauhaus Route which includes stops in beautiful, sustainable and inclusive cities, in line with the New European Bauhaus initiative.
Another is the DiscoverEU Green Route which takes young travellers to some of the most sustainable and nature-friendly destinations across the continent, such as the winning cities of the European Green Capitals and Green Lead Award or the cities leading the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission . DiscoverEU's top
