Travelling within Schengen with an ISIC card as proof rather than passport
I am studying in France right now and am an Indian National. I am going to apply for a UK visa which will take 10 days at least, so my passport will be with them. Can I travel within the Schengen area during these 10 days with my International Student Identification Card (ISIC) as proof rather than passport?
Edit : I am mostly Travelling by train to Amsterdam. And mostly I will be getting some proof from UK embassy that my passport is with them. So is it sufficient to just carry a copy of passport and visa and my student ID?
Best Answer
Within the Netherlands all people 14 years and older are required to have an official ID and will have to show it on request by the police. There has to be a reason to ask for your passport but using public transport without a valid ticket, or when there is doubt about your ticket, is one of the reasons.
So NO, you can not travel to Amsterdam without your passport, you will be breaking the law, even when never asked for your passport.
Your student card will not be acceptable, not even for getting drinks in a bar, even less for the police.
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Can you travel within Schengen without visa?
How long can I stay without a visa in the Schengen area? You can stay 90 days in any 180-day period within the Schengen area. calculated individually for each of these states. For instance, after a 90-day stay in the Schengen area, the person can immediately travel to Croatia and stay for another 90 days there.Can you travel to Europe without a passport from the UK?
. The UK Government has indicated that, as from 1 October 2021, a valid passport is the required entry document; ID cards will no longer be accepted.Can I travel to Spain with ID card?
A driving license does not count as an ID here. Minors traveling with their identity cards must also present a parental authorization, otherwise, they could be denied entrance. According to European legislation, all travelers (including babies) require a valid passport or identity card to travel.How do I use my ISIC card?
Simply go to the ISIC website, select your country, fill out the form, and upload all required documents:International Student Identity Card - ISIC Card
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Answer 2
Travelling by air:
You usually won't need to provide any ID at all if:
- You only have hand luggage, and;
- You've checked in online or at a kiosk, and;
- You're not flying on a low-cost carrier such as Ryanair, easyjet or Wizz Air, or a minor regional airline such as SmartWings
If having checked luggage, the bag drop staff may (or may not) accept your ISIC card only if you're not travelling on a carrier as mentioned above.
If travelling on a carrier as mentioned above, you will invariably need your passport.
Travelling by land:
When entering Denmark from Germany, Sweden from Denmark/Germany, Switzerland at any major crossing, or France/Germany from Switzerland, it is very possible you will face an internal border check (especially when going by bus). For this, you must present your passport and residence permit.
So if going to these countries, go by air.
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