NIF4Erasmus - NAVEGANTE PASS FOR ERASMUS STUDENTS: TRAVEL FOR FREE IN LISBON

🚇 What Is the NAVEGANTE Pass?

The Navegante is a monthly public transport pass that allows you to travel with just one card across various transport services in the Lisbon area, including:

Lisbon Metro
Carris buses and trams
Suburban trains (CP) – Sintra, Azambuja, Cascais lines, etc.
Ferries (Transtejo/Soflusa) – e.g., to Almada, Barreiro, Seixal
Other operators within the Lisbon Metropolitan Area (AML)

There are different versions of the pass (e.g., Municipal or Metropolitan), but for students, the most common is the free version valid across the entire AML.

🔄 What types of passes are available?

💶 Navegante Metropolitano - €40

Covers all public transport within the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. Ideal if you live outside central Lisbon (e.g., Odivelas, Loures, Almada, Oeiras, Amadora, Barreiro) or plan to travel often beyond the city.

💶 Navegante Municipal – €30

Covers only public transport within one municipality, such as Lisbon. Perfect if you’ll be staying mostly in central Lisbon.

🆓 Free? Yes, for anyone aged 23 or under!

Since December 2024, all young people aged 4 to 23 (until the end of the month they turn 24) can get the Navegante pass completely free, even if they’re not students.

Also eligible:

Erasmus students with temporary residence in Lisbon;
Higher education students up to 24 years old enrolled in integrated master's programs (like Medicine, Architecture, Pharmaceutical Sciences);
International students enrolled in a Portuguese university.

🧾 What Do You Need to Apply?

To apply for your physical Navegante Card, you’ll need:

✅ Passport or EU national ID;
✅ Portuguese NIF (tax number);
✅ Proof of address in Portugal (sometimes required);
✅ Proof of enrollment (if you're over 23 and in an integrated degree);
✅ Completed and signed Navegante application form.

💸 Card issuance fee:

Standard processing (up to 10 business days): €3.50 – €7.00
Urgent processing (same day or 24h): €6.00 – €12.00

📍 Where to Apply for the Card?

You can apply in person or online:

1. In Person – Available at:

Navegante service points
Carris ticket offices
CP (Comboios de Portugal) train stations
Citizen Shops (Lojas do Cidadão)

2. Online – Through:

🌐 www.navegante.pt
📱 Navegante App

🔁 How does the monthly reload work?

Young people up to the age of 23 no longer need to top up their navegante pass every month. However, to benefit from this, you must activate the Youth Free Pass!

How? The top-up can be easily done through the navegante App, at any navegante Space, or at the Customer Service Desks of the transport operators.

⚠️ Important: Misuse = Fines!

The Navegante Card is personal and non-transferable – only you can use it.

Ticket inspectors are active daily on trains, metros, buses, and ferries. They check:

That you have your card with you
That the card is reloaded and valid
That the card matches the ID of the person using it

Using someone else’s card or traveling without a valid load may result in a fine of €30 to €60.

⏳ How Long Can You Use It?

Until the end of the month you turn 24 (standard rule);
Or until age 25 if you're in a higher education integrated program.

🚀 Travel Freely, Save More

This is an amazing way to save money during your Erasmus experience. The free Navegante pass gives you the freedom to explore Lisbon and the surrounding areas without worrying about transport costs.

From going to classes to visiting traditional neighborhoods, beaches, museums, and viewpoints – all without spending a cent on tickets!