Online Depending on the postal system in your country, it usually takes 3 – 4 weeks to process you online application and deliver the card to you. Visit a local ISIC Office ISIC When applying please provide one of the following documents: You will also need: IYTC To get an IYTC you must be able to prove your age with one of the following documents: You will also need a recent passport sized photograph of yourself. ITIC To prove your full time teaching status, you will need a letter on official school or university stationery. This must state that you are employed at a recognised school, college or university for at least 18 hours per week, for a minimum of 1 academic year. You will also need a recent passport sized photo of yourself. If you card is not currently activated you can visit our card Activation Page to activate your card online. Please note, if you hold an ISIC, IYTC or ITIC card that also functions as a payment card (credit, debit or prepaid card), for security reasons, please always cover your payment card number and CVV code when uploading images of the front and back of your card. You can use a small piece of paper to cover the related information before scanning or taking photos of your card. Alternatively, you can edit the scan or photo of your card digitally to cover the information. Card activations take a maximum of 2 working days to check and process. You will receive an email notification as soon as your activation is completed. Once your card is activated you can easily access all the online discounts and benefits available to you with your card. If you are having difficulty accessing online benefits, your card might not be active in the database. To activate your card online please visit our Card Activation Page. Please note, card activations can take 1-2 working days to check and process – you will receive an email notification as soon as your activation is completed. If your card is active, but you are still having difficulties accessing online benefits please contact us. Please include a clear scan or photo of the front and back of your card so that we can fully investigate. Search FAQs
Most popular questionsHow can I get the card?
Currently it is possible to purchase your ISIC / IYTC / ITIC online. Please check here to see if you can purchase the card online in your country.
You can purchase your card instantly in one of our many issuing offices worldwide. Search for your local issuing office online. Please remember to take along all the necessary documents needed for your card to prove your student status and identity, as well as a recent passport photograph of yourselfWhat documents do I need to apply for the card?
The ISIC is only available to full time students, so you must be able to prove you are currently studying full time at school, college or university.
The International Youth Travel Card (IYTC) is for youth and young adults aged up to and including 30 years old who are not fulltime students.
The International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC) is for full time teachers or professors.I bought my card, do I have to activate it?
My card won't allow me access to online benefits
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