Free Travel forms at a glance
This page gives you a quick reference for the main Free Travel forms and what each one is for.
Use this topic if you or someone you support wants to:
- Already know you are likely to qualify for Free Travel
- Have been told a form name. for example FT1 or FTM. and want to double check what it does
- Want a simple one page guide you can bring to an Intreo Centre or Citizens Information
If you do not have a card yet and want to apply for the first time, see:
Note
This page offers plain language guidance. It is not a legal document. Only the Department of Social Protection (DSP) can make an official decision about a free travel application.
Main Free Travel forms and what they do
Each form may ask for proof of your address, payments or medical reports. The detailed pages for each form explain what you need to gather.
| Form name | What it is used for | Who usually uses it | How you normally get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT1. Free Travel application form | Main application form when Free Travel is not added automatically to your Public Services Card | People aged 66 and over who do not yet have Free Travel on their card. Some people under 66 on qualifying payments | Download from gov.ie, ask at an Intreo Centre or Citizens Information, or ring the Free Travel Section |
| FTM. Free Travel Medical form | Lets you apply for Free Travel through the medical certification route | People who are medically unfit to drive for at least 12 months and who do not already qualify another way | Given to you by the Free Travel Section or Citizens Information. part of the medical route, includes a section for your doctor |
| FT U/70. Under 70 Companion Free Travel form | Lets you ask for a Companion Free Travel card | Adults under 70 who already have Free Travel or expect to qualify soon and cannot safely travel alone on public transport | Download from gov.ie or request from the Free Travel Section or Citizens Information |
| FTNI1. Senior SmartPass application form | Lets you apply for a Senior SmartPass that works on most public transport within Northern Ireland | People aged 66 or over who live in Ireland and want to use Free Travel in Northern Ireland and on named cross border routes | Usually collected and returned in person at a Translink or nominated office in Northern Ireland |
| FTNI2. Senior SmartPass replacement form | Lets you request a replacement SmartPass | People who already have a Senior SmartPass and it has been lost. stolen or damaged | Available from Translink or the body that issued your original SmartPass |
Tip
If you are still unsure which form to use, you can:
- Start with Find the right Free Travel application form, or
- Make a note of your situation and bring this page to your local Citizens Information Centre or Intreo Centre, and ask staff which form you should