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Getting the EMT Tarjeta Oro (retired people and pensioners) (Málaga)

EMT card for people aged 65 or over (or with permanent absolute disability or 65 % disability) registered in Málaga: free or with a monthly pass of €5.95 or €16.20 depending on the pension.

Who: Pensioners aged 65 or over, pensioners with permanent absolute disability or adults with a disability of 65 % or more, registered in the city of Málaga.

Our English summary of the official information, which is in Spanish (official name: Sacar la Tarjeta Oro de la EMT (jubilados y pensionistas)).

Checked against the official pages on 15 October 2026.

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

Cost
Issue: €18.15 for the free card (pension up to €1,025 a month, or €2,050 for a married couple) and €6.05 for the discounted ones; monthly top-up of €5.95 (pension €1,025 to €1,445) or €16.20 (over €1,445). Valid for three years.

What you need

  • Tarjeta Oro application
  • DNI, NIE or passport
  • Proof of pension (gross monthly amount)
  • Registration on Málaga's padrón

Step by step, in person

  1. 1Apply at the EMT Customer Service Centre (Alameda Principal, 47) or at an OMAC office
  2. 2Pay the issue fee and collect the card
  3. 3The free card is topped up only at the Customer Service Centre; the discounted ones also at shops and with the app
Tarjeta Oro (EMT Málaga)

Where

The Tarjeta Oro is not valid on the Airport line or special services.

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 EMT Tarjeta Oro (retired people and pensioners)”?

According to the official information: Tarjeta Oro application; DNI, NIE or passport; Proof of pension (gross monthly amount) and Registration on Málaga's padrón.

How much does “Getting the EMT Tarjeta Oro (retired people and pensioners)” cost?

According to the official page: Issue: €18.15 for the free card (pension up to €1,025 a month, or €2,050 for a married couple) and €6.05 for the discounted ones; monthly top-up of €5.95 (pension €1,025 to €1,445) or €16.20 (over €1,445). Valid for three years.

Where is it done?

It is done 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: Pensioners aged 65 or over, pensioners with permanent absolute disability or adults with a disability of 65 % or more, registered in the city of Málaga.

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