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Check if you qualify for Free Travel

This page helps you choose the right way to check Free Travel for your situation.

Use this topic if you or someone you support:
  • Are not sure whether you qualify for Free Travel at all
  • Want to know what type of card or pass you might get
  • Want to know if a companion or child companion card might be possible
  • Are moving into work from a long term disability, illness or caring payment

If you already know which route applies and just need the application steps, you can skip ahead to Apply for a medical card or GP visit card.

Choose a way to check

Recommended first step

Quick overall check and likely card type

Check to see if you qualify for Free Travel and what type of card or pass you are likely to get.

Start the Free Travel Eligibility checker

Companion or child Companion Card

Use this if you already have Free Travel, or are likey to qualify soon, and you need another adult of a child to travel with you for health, disability or safety reasons.

Check if a companion or child companion card is possible

Keep Free Travel when moving into work

Use this if you are under 66, have Free Travel because of a long term disability, illness or caring payment, and are moving into work.

Check if you can keep Free Travel when moving into work
!!! tip If you are still unsure, you can: - Start with the quick overall check, or - Make a note of your situation and bring this page it to Citizens Information, the Free Travel Section, or another support worker and they can go through it with you.