The ESNcard is the official membership card of the Erasmus Student Network. It gives international students and local buddies access to subsidised ticket prices for our local events, discounts across Graz, and international travel savings throughout Europe.
What Your ESNcard Includes
- Access and subsidised ticket prices for ESN Graz events
- Local discounts with our Graz partner businesses
- International partner deals (Ryanair discounts, accommodation, FlixBus, etc.) on esncard.org
How to Get Your ESNcard
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Create a Kide.app Account & Request Membership:
Register online at Kide.app and buy the digital ESNcard Graz membership for 10€. This is the only payment needed for your ESNcard. See the Kide help page for accepted payment methods.
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Prepare Your Documents:
Make sure you have a printed passport photo (approx. 2×3 cm), your passport or valid ID card, and proof of your student exchange status in Graz (such as an acceptance letter or Learning Agreement).
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Activate in Person:
Bring your documents to our Office Hours, or visit our team during the official university Welcome Presentations at the start of the semester. We will verify your eligibility and activate your card on the spot.
Form Filling Notice
When requesting membership on Kide.app, leave the “ESNcard Number” and “Issued By” fields blank. Our team will fill in these details when activating your card in person.
ESNcard FAQs:
You are eligible for an ESNcard if you belong to one of these groups:
- International exchange students studying or interning in Graz (e.g. Erasmus+, ESC, or other mobility programmes)
- Local ESN Buddies and active ESN Graz team members
Please bring the following items to office hours:
- A printed passport-sized photo of yourself
- A valid ID card or passport
- Proof of exchange or student status in Graz (such as an acceptance letter or Learning Agreement)
Not entirely. The initial request is submitted online via Kide.app, but physical verification must happen in person before your card can be activated.
Your card is valid for 12 months starting from the date of issue written on your card.
Yes! As long as your ESNcard has not expired, you can use it to get discounts on ESN Graz events and partner offers.
If you lose your card, you can purchase a replacement for €10 at our office. If your card was stolen, bring an official police theft report and we will issue a replacement free of charge.
No. The ESNcard is an ESN membership card for discounts and activities; it does not replace your official university student card.
Have more general questions about ESNcard discounts across Europe or need help registering your card online? Visit esncard.org for full details!