International Youth Travel Card
(Just For Youth)

If you are not a full-time student but are 25 years old or younger, the International Youth Travel Card (IYTC) is for you. You'll save money on airline tickets, railpasses, accommodation, telecommunications, currency exchange, shopping and on entrance to museums and other cultural events in more than 50 countries.

Each year more than 300,000 young travellers around the world use an IYTC to save money. Established in 1975, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) endorses the IYTC as the ultimate travel card for anyone 25 years old or younger.

With your IYTC you automatically get amazing discounts like these:

  • Special youth airfares
  • Commission FREE currency exchange
  • Access to a global pre-paid phone card programme and voice mail system
  • Access to discounts on airfares, restaurants, tours, cultural events and accommodation in over 50 countries
  • Access to a special list of discounts only available to Youth Travel cardholders.
Terrific benefits and it is so easy!

All you need to get an IYTC is:

  • Proof of your age, photocopy of your birth certificate or passport or a validated picture ID card; and
  • (1) Passport size photograph
When you purchase an IYTC, you'll receive a copy of the Youth Travel Card, chocked full of discount information and the instructions on how to use the calling card only available to IYTC cardholders.

The International Youth Travel Card is available around the world at youth and student travel offices affiliated with ISTC. Click here for the Travel Office nearest to you. Save-on!

Apply for the IYTC