DiscoverEU is an EU initiative that will be giving young people (18 years old) the opportunity to travel across Europe, explore its diversity and learn about its cultural heritage and history.

Who can apply

• Young people born between 1 July 2006 (included) and 30 June 2007 (included);
• Citizen or legal resident of the EU, third countries associated to the Erasmus+ programme: Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, and Türkiye or Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) associated with the European Union: Aruba, Bonaire, Curação, French Polynesia, French Southern and Antarctic Territories, Greenland, New Caledonia, Saba, Saint Barthélemy, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten, Saint Pierre et Miquelon, Wallis et Futuna Islands;

How to apply

• Create an account on the European Youth Portal.
• Complete a short quiz.
• Plan your trip for between 1 and 30 days, between 1 July 2025 (first departure date) and 30 September 2026 (last return date);
• Travel to at least one foreign country.
• Share your experience as a DiscoverEU Ambassador.

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 the FAQ C.13 to know more;

What you get

• A travel pass worth €283.26.
• A mobile app for planning your journey.
• A digital discount card for various benefits.

Deadline: 16 April 2025, 12:00 CEST ( applications open only on 02/04/202512:00 CEST).

Find out more here.

Join the #DiscoverEU Facebook Group to follow the travellers’ adventures.