ISIC (International student Identity Card) is a plastic card issued by the ISIC Association. The card is officially recognized in more than 130 countries of the world and provides the holder with discounts when traveling, hotel accommodation, purchasing goods and services. In addition, the card is an official identity card in many countries. ISIC card holders can be schoolchildren from 12 years old, students, graduate students of day and evening departments of state and commercial educational institutions.
ISIC was created with the support of UNESCO in 1969 as the only international identity document that certifies student status anywhere in the world and provides access to national discount systems designed specifically for young people. The certificate is recognized by many major cultural institutions in different countries (most museums, exhibition centers, art galleries and other attractions).
Since 1969, ISIC has helped more than 40 million students travel. Nearly 5 million students all over the world will receive ISIC this year! Among them there are more than 320 thousand Russians. ISIC not only certifies the identity and allows you to use general student discounts, it opens access to special discounts and services guaranteed only to members of the association.
ISIC produces the International Student Identity Card (ISIC), regulates its distribution and supports local representatives to promote and distribute the cards in their countries. Over the years, ISIC has been officially recognized by agreements with airlines, railways, bus lines, local retailers and service providers.
The plastic ID contains the owner's data: surname and initials, date of birth, photo, personal signature, individual number and card expiration date, which allows ISIC to replace the passport in many cases. In addition, this is both an international student card and a discount card that guarantees discounts in Russia and abroad from 5% to 100% on:
- accommodation in hotels, hostels;
- air and train tickets, urban transport;
- visiting museums, theaters, cinemas, exhibitions;
- Leisure activities in clubs, restaurants, cafes, shopping in stores;
- sports and fitness;
- training, tourism;
- insurance and much more.
All discounts provided in Russia can be viewed at isic.ru, and discounts in other countries at isic.org.
Also, students have a unique opportunity to apply for an ISIC Mastercard, which combines the functions and advantages of the ISIC International Student Identity Card and the Mastercard payment bank card. For students from St. Petersburg, the ISIC card - BSK is available, and Muscovites can issue ISIC, ITIC or IYTC cards with the additional Troika function.
TERMS OF PURCHASE OF ISIC CARD
-Student / student card (or a certificate from an educational institution);
-one photo 3x4;
- international passport (or civil passport or birth certificate);
The price of an ISIC card on the territory of the Russian Federation is 600 rubles.
The validity period of the card is fixed: from September of the current year to December of the next year, thus, the period of use does not exceed 16 months, and its duration is determined by the date of issue.
For those who have already graduated from their studies and are not a student, but are actively exploring the world, there is an IYTC (International Youth Travel Card) card - an international certificate for young people under the age of 30 inclusive. It also provides discounts in Russia and abroad.
TERMS OF PURCHASE OF THE IYTC CARD
- ID card confirming age;
- one 3x4 photo;
The price of an ISIC card on the territory of the Russian Federation is 600 rubles.
Validity period 12 months from the date of registration.
Another analogue of ISIC is ITIC (International Teacher / Professor Identity Card) - an international identity card of a teacher, confirming his professional status.
TERMS OF PURCHASE OF ITIC CARD
- passport;
- certificate from the place of work;
- one 3x4 photo;
The price of an ITIC card on the territory of the Russian Federation is 600 rubles.
The validity period of the card is fixed: from September of the current year to December of the next year, thus, the period of use does not exceed 16 months, and its duration is determined by the date of issue.
All types of cards, except for bank cards, can be instantly issued at authorized offices located on the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as ordered online with delivery or self-pickup on the isic.ru website or through the ISIC Russia application.