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Getting the Tarjeta Joven bus card (EMT Málaga)

Personal card from the City Council's Youth Department for people aged 16 to 30; up to age 25 it gives access to EMT's discounted monthly pass of €13.50.

Who: Young people aged 16 to 30 born in the city of Málaga, registered there or studying at a school in the city (the bus discount, up to age 25).

Our English summary of the official information, which is in Spanish (official name: Sacar la Tarjeta Joven del autobús (EMT Málaga)).

Checked against the official pages on 15 October 2026.

Our English translation; the official pages and forms are in Spanish.

Cost
€6.05 issue fee, and the same for renewal or a duplicate. The discounted monthly pass is topped up separately at the current EMT fare.

What you need

  • Application form
  • One passport-size photo
  • DNI, passport or residence card
  • Padrón certificate or proof of enrolment, depending on the requirement you prove

Step by step, online

  1. 1Fill in EMT's online form (only if you have never had another personalised EMT card)

Step by step, in person

  1. 1Apply at the EMT Customer Service Centre (with original documents) or at an OMAC office (with photocopies)
  2. 2Top up the discounted monthly pass at shops, at the Customer Service Centre or with the EMT Málaga app
Tarjeta Joven (EMT Málaga)

Where

The card is renewed every two years until age 28 and is then valid until you turn 31; renewals are only done at the Customer Service Centre.

Official sources

This guide summarises these official pages (in Spanish; the page titles are theirs). Amounts and deadlines are those they publish; if they change, the official page prevails.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for “Getting the Tarjeta Joven bus card (EMT Málaga)”?

According to the official information: Application form; One passport-size photo; DNI, passport or residence card and Padrón certificate or proof of enrolment, depending on the requirement you prove.

How much does “Getting the Tarjeta Joven bus card (EMT Málaga)” cost?

According to the official page: €6.05 issue fee, and the same for renewal or a duplicate. The discounted monthly pass is topped up separately at the current EMT fare.

Where is it done?

It is done online or in person; it is handled by EMT Málaga (municipal bus company). Online, on its official website or e-office. In person: EMT Customer Service Centre (Alameda Principal, 47, 29001 Málaga); Municipal Citizen Service Offices (OMAC).

Who can do it?

According to the official information: Young people aged 16 to 30 born in the city of Málaga, registered there or studying at a school in the city (the bus discount, up to age 25).

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