Does the ISTC arrange for student work
permits?
International Identity Cards
How do I apply for an ISIC, Youth Travel Card or Teacher Card
and where do I get an application?
You can apply for an ISIC, Youth
Travel Card or Teacher Card or get
an application form by:
- visiting in person a student or youth travel office listed
on our Travel Offices
page;
- writing to or phoning a student or youth travel office listed
on our Travel Offices page and ask for an application form to
be sent to you in the mail;
- applying online
How long will it take to get my card?
Applications made in person:
If you apply for your card in person, you should generally be
able to receive your card immediately.
Applications made by mail or by internet:
If you apply by mail or through the internet, your card may
take 6-7 working days to get to you. Allow plenty of time
before your travel departure date to receive your card.
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Can I apply for an ISIC over the internet?
Yes, you can apply for ISIC over the internet. Apply
Now !!!
Mode of payment
Demand Draft of Rs.280/=
(Card fees : Rs 250, Courier : Rs. 30 if you like
us to send the card through courier)
Cash : Rs.250 ( Issuing
offices counter )
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There is no student travel office in my country. Where can
I get an international identity card?
The ISIC, Youth
Travel Card and Teacher Card can
be issued to any eligible applicant from any issuing office
anywhere in the world. Simply contact a student and youth travel
office in a country near you to request an application form.
Click here for a list
of student and youth travel offices within India.
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What do I need to get an international identity card?
ISIC
The ISIC is especially for full-time students.
To qualify for an ISIC, you must be able to prove you are currently
attending school full-time in a recognised programme of study.
There is no upper-age limit but you must be at least 12 years
old.
Acceptable proof of full-time student status includes either;
- A copy of your university or student I.D. card, if properly
dated and clearly indicating your full-time student or scholar
status; or
- A signed and dated letter on official university or school
stationery attesting to your full-time student or scholar status.
An original copy is preferred, but photocopies and faxes may
be accepted.
International Youth Travel Card
The International Youth Travel Card is especially for persons
25 years of age or younger who are not attending full-time studies.
To get a International Youth Travel Card you must be able to
prove your age. Acceptable proof of age includes a copy of any
one of the following:
- Your passport
- Your birth certificate
- An official identity card issued by law enforcement authorities
Teacher Card
The Teacher Card is especially for full-time teaching professionals.
Acceptable proof of full-time teaching status is:
- A letter on official school or university stationery confirming
that you are employed at a recognised educational establishment
for a minimum of 18 hours per week and for a minimum of one
academic year.
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I just finished school; am I still eligible for an ISIC?
The ISIC is especially for full-time
students.
To qualify for the ISIC, you must be currently attending
school full-time in a recognised program of study and be at
least 12 years old. If you are not a full-time student, you
are not eligible for an ISIC.
What if you are not a full-time student?
If you are 25 years old or younger, you qualify for the International
Youth Travel Card. This card is especially for young
persons who are not full-time students and offers thousands
of worldwide discounts and benefits.
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I am not a student now but will be enrolled soon, am I eligible
for an ISIC?
The ISIC is especially for full-time
students.
To qualify for the ISIC, you must be currently attending school
full-time in a recognized program of study and be at least 12
years old. If you are not enrolled as a full-time student at
the time of application, you are not eligible for an ISIC.
What if you are not a full-time student?
If you are 25 years old or younger, you qualify for the International
Youth Travel Card. This card is especially for young persons
who are not full-time students and offers thousands of worldwide
discounts and benefits.
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My international identity card was lost / stolen. How can I
replace it?
You can replace your ISIC, Youth
Travel Card or Teacher Card by contacting
a student and youth travel office and requesting an application
form.
Information required by the issuing office will depend on what
type of card you need. For an ISIC, you will need to present
proof that you are enrolled in full-time studies in a recognised
program of study. For a Youth Travel Card, you will be required
to show proof that you are 25 years old or younger. For the
Teacher Card, you will be required to prove that you are working
as a full-time teaching professional.
Applications for replacement cards can be made by mail or in
person at any ISTC Member student and youth travel offices.
Lost or stolen international identity cards are non-refundable
and non-transferable.
Click here to find
a student and youth travel office near you.
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How long is my international identity card valid for?
ISIC
The ISIC is valid for a maximum of 16 months.
2006 ISICs issued in the Northern Hemisphere are valid from:
1 September 2006 to 31 December 2007
2006 ISICs issued in the Southern Hemisphere are valid from:
1 December 2006 to 31 March 2008
In India we follow the Southern hemisphere validity period.
International Youth Travel Card
The International Youth Travel Card is valid for one year from
the day it is issued.
Teacher Card
The Teacher Card has the same validity dates as the ISIC.
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How do I renew my international identity card once it has expired?
You can renew your ISIC, Youth
Travel Card or Teacher Card by contacting
a student and youth travel office and requesting an application
form.
Information required by the issuing office will depend on what
type of card you need. For an ISIC, you will need to present
proof that you are enrolled in full-time studies in a recognised
program of study. For a Youth Travel Card, you will be required
to show proof that you are 25 years old or younger. For the
Teacher Card, you will be required to prove that you are working
as a full-time teaching professional.
Applications for renewal cards can be made by mail or in person
at any ISTC Member student and youth travel offices.
Click here to find
a student and youth travel office near you.
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Do I get travel insurance with my international identity card?
Some International Student, Youth
Travel and Teacher Cards include
basic travel insurance benefits. Check carefully with the issuing
office to understand what is covered. You can also purchase
special policies from your local student and youth travel office.
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Do I get discounts with my international identity card when
I travel by plane, bus, ferry or rail?
YES! The ISIC, Youth
Travel Card and Teacher Card provide
all kinds of discounts and special benefits when you travel.
From discounts on airfares, to train tickets and ferry crossings
to rental cars, there are literally thousands of special offers
available to cardholders. The number of discounts may vary from
country to country, but you’re sure to find substantial
savings when you travel with an international identity card.
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Work and Study Abroad Programmes
Can the ISTC give me information on scholarships or educational
exchange programmes for studying abroad?
For information on scholarships and eduactional exchange programmes
contact your local student travel bureau or see if your school
or local library has a copy of Study Abroad.
This book is published by UNESCO
and contains 2,908 entries concerning post-secondary education
and training opportunities in 124 countries valid for 2000-2001.
If your library does not have a copy of this book, it is possible
to order a copy through UNESCO Publishing distributors in most
countries. The cost of the book is 120 French Francs. ISIC Cardholders
are entitled to a 20% discount.
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Where can I find information on work abroad or volunteer programmes?
Work Abroad Programs
Many ISTC Member organisations administer programmes that allow
students and young people to work abroad for short periods of
time.
Volunteer Programs
Some ISTC Member organisations co-ordinate 2-3 week volunteer
work camps, mostly in the summer months. These work camps are
available worldwide and offer a great way to see a country from
a differnet perspective.
A Directory on International Voluntary Service is also published
on the internet. This is a comprehensive list of organisations
worldwide that organize short and long-term volunteer opportunties.
Check out http://www.astro.virginia.edu/~rd7a/morelinks.html
for more details
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Does the ISTC arrange for student work permits?
The ISTC cannot get you a work permit, but certain ISTC Member
organisations can provide assistance.
Many ISTC Member organisations administer programs that allow
students and young people to work abroad for short periods of
time. Members work directly with government regulatory agencies
to arrange permits that allow you to work and reside in a host
country.
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