You’re all set to fly to the UK, Canada, Australia, or your dream country — exciting!
But wait… there’s one small card that can save you ₹20,000–30,000 or more in your first year abroad.
Most students don’t even know about it!
It’s called the ISIC — International Student Identity Card.
🔍 What is the ISIC Card?
ISIC = International Student Identity Card
It’s the only internationally accepted student ID card, officially endorsed by UNESCO, and valid in 130+ countries 🌍
It gives full-time students exclusive discounts on:
🎧 Apps & Subscriptions — Spotify, YouTube Premium, Adobe, Notion
🛍️ Shopping — Zara, H&M, ASOS
🍔 Food & drinks — Global fast-food chains
✈️ Travel — Flights, trains, buses (FlixBus, Rail Europe, Emirates!)
🎓 Courses & software — Canva Pro, Coursera, Autodesk
🎬 Entertainment — Museums, theatres, Netflix gift cards, and more
💰 How much can you save?
Let’s say you buy:
- 1 flight ticket ✈️
- A few clothes 👕
- Subscriptions like Spotify or Adobe
- Some meals and coffee ☕
That’s ₹6,000–10,000 saved easily in a few weeks.
Use it smartly all year, and you could save ₹20,000–30,000+
🧑🎓 Who can get it?
✅ Full-time students (in school, college, or university)
✅ Indian or international students
✅ Just need a valid ID + student proof (offer letter/student card)
📅 How long is it valid?
Your ISIC card is valid for 1 full year from the date it’s issued.
You can renew it yearly as long as you’re still a full-time student.
🌍 Where can you use it?
It works in over 130 countries, including:
🇬🇧 UK
🇨🇦 Canada
🇦🇺 Australia
🇫🇮 Finland
🇺🇸 USA
🇦🇪 Dubai
🇫🇷 France
🇮🇳 And yes, even India!
📄 What documents do you need?
Just 3 things:
- 📸 A passport-size photo
- 📄 Proof you’re a student (offer letter or student ID)
- 🪪 A valid ID (like Aadhaar or passport)
💳 How much does it cost?
Only ₹999
That’s it. Valid for 1 year.
You’ll easily make that money back — even a single discount on a Zara purchase or flight ticket can cover it 😎
🛒 How to apply?
Simple steps:
- Go to: https://www.isic.org
- Fill in your details
- Upload your photo and documents
- Pay ₹999
- Get your digital ISIC card instantly or wait for the physical card by post!
🔥 Pro Tips to Max Your Savings:
⭐ Download the ISIC App to find nearby discounts
⭐ Always show your card before billing
⭐ Save on local transport, SIM cards, cinema, and even university bookstores
⭐ Works in both big cities and smaller student towns
😲 Did You Know?
- Zara & H&M in Europe often give discounts just for ISIC holders
- Emirates, Lufthansa, and other airlines offer special student fares
- Museums and theatres in Europe & UK give 50–70% off!
- Even McDonald’s and Starbucks in some places accept ISIC for offers
💬 Final Thought:
You’re spending lakhs to study abroad — why not save smartly while living there?
The ISIC card is legit, cheap, and super useful — and very few students know about it!