Who?
Who can get the ESNcard?
Erasmus+ programme:
Study exchange
Traineeship/internship/apprenticeship/VET;
Erasmus Mundus Joint masters
Solidarity Corps.
Mobility programme - other:
Study exchange
Traineeship/internship/apprenticeship
Volunteer (non-ESN)
4- International undergraduate or postgraduate full degree students
ESN Volunteer/Alumni
Buddy/Mentor/Mobility ambassador
Where can I purchase an ESNcard?
You need to contact the local ESN section from your city or university and check if they distribute the ESNcard. If yes, you can get the ESNcard from them and enjoy its benefits.
How much does an ESNcard cost?
The cost of membership (and the ESNcard) varies from one ESN section to another depending on the benefits they offer. You should check with the ESN section that corresponds you according to your university of destination.
What benefits and discounts can I get with my ESNcard?
You can check all discounts on ESNcard.org. Depending on the sections, you can usually take part in ESN events at a reduced price with the ESNcard. Contact your ESN section for more details.
Who sends the ESNcards to your section?
Partnership Manager of ESN CZ or in case this position is vacant, the respective appointed responsible from the NB.
I am not an exchange student, is there a way I can enjoy ESNcard’s benefits?
If you are a student, but you are not taking part in a mobility programme, you can always join our organisation as a volunteer in your local section and help to organise activities or fulfil other administrative and coordinating tasks. ESN volunteers are also members of our organisation with the same rights and advantages.
Can I buy the ESNcard online?
ESNcards are exclusively distributed by ESN sections. You need to contact the ESN section from your city or university and check if they distribute the ESNcard online.
How long is my ESNcard valid for?
The card is valid for 12 months from the date of acquisition. The acquisition date is written on the ESNcard by the section that distributes it to you.
I bought my ESNcard during my exchange, is it valid in my home country?
The ESNcard is valid for 12 months from the date set in the front side. As long as your ESNcard has not expired, you can use it for all ESNcard discounts in Europe.
How many ESN logos are there on each ESNcard?
Just one (the general ESN logo). More would (and used to) be a VIM violation.
I am a former exchange student; can I still get the ESNcard?
No, only if you are part of one of the categories mentioned in “Who can get the ESNcard?”
There is no section in my country. Can I apply for the ESNcard?
No, ESNcards are only distributed in the countries where ESN is present.
I lost my ESNcard, what can I do?
ou need to contact the ESN section which you are a member of, to see how you can get a new one. Once you have a new ESNcard, just go to My Account>Edit and add your new ESNcard number and expiration date to your profile.
Can my family and friends enjoy the benefits of my ESNcard?
Only ESNcard owners can benefit from ESNcard’s advantages, unless otherwise stated by the ESNcard partner.
Who sends the ESNcards to ESN International?
We have a contracted manufacturer of cards. Especially around COVID-19 pandemic, global problems with lack of plastics caused delays of ESNcards distribution :(
Is there an age limit?
Age is not a condition to get the ESNcard.
I don’t have an ESN section in the city where I am going. What should I do?
You can try to get an ESNcard by contacting your closest ESN section or the ESN's national organisation in your receiving country. However, due to legal requirements, obtaining an ESNcard in a different section not registered at your destination university is not always a possibility.
My ESNcard has expired, what should I do to reactivate it?
You can always renew your membership in an ESN section, as long as you are still part of one of the categories mentioned in “Who can get the ESNcard?”.
Can I take part in ESN events of other sections?
Usually yes, but in some countries/cities this is not possible due to different applicable laws. Please check with the section organising the event/activity.
Is there a secret stock of ESNcards in the ESN House?
Kind of! ESN International keeps an additional stock of ESNcards in case a section or an ESN country would run out of their stock in between orders and would need emergency support. This is also an advice for ESN countries and sections to order a bit more ESNcards and keep a little extra supply in case of inevitable delays or sell outs.
Who is this person?
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Ayberk Yavuz
Treasurer ESN AISBL
What do I need to make an ESNcard?
You need to visit the local section and bring:
a printed colour passport photo
your ID/passport
a document proving your mobility status (such as a Learning Agreement, Training Agreement, Acceptance Letter, etc.).
Can I use my ESNcard as a student card?
ESNcards are not valid student cards, which are exclusively supplied by universities. You can benefit from the ESNcard discounts, but ESNcards are not always accepted for regular student discounts.
What’s a swear phrase you can use in case you’re mad at ESNcard?
Ryanair discount card.
Which levels of ESN profit from selling ESNcards?
All of them, though the sections usually profit the most.