Did you know that there are benefits from the Federal Government that can greatly reduce a travel budget, making life easier for tourists? For example, you can travel for free with your NIS number.

Incredible, right? After all, traveling is an almost unanimous desire among Brazilians, but we don't always have the budget to go on several trips throughout the year. So, it's good to have a little help!

In fact, there are programs and initiatives already foreseen in law that aim to encourage young people and the elderly to travel around Brazil. Furthermore, the Government seeks to guarantee the consumption of art, sports and culture through free services.

Some of them are tickets and passes. And this makes planning a tour much easier. Therefore, we brought special content with tips on how to travel for free with your NIS number so you can check out all the possibilities.

Even though it seems like a distant dream, traveling for free is totally possible in Brazil. In this sense, there are Government programs that provide discounts and free bus, railway and even air tickets.

In fact, the objective is to encourage citizens to discover the country's natural beauty and grow our tourism. However, to take advantage of these programs and initiatives, some prerequisites are necessary.

Some of them are documents, registrations and, obviously, being part of the target audience. That's why we've prepared some tips for those who want to travel for free with their NIS number, Elderly Card, Youth ID, among other ways.

Know that any Brazilian citizen can travel for free by plane. As? It's very simple, just hitch a ride on a Brazilian Air Force aircraft, the FAB. That's right!

If you want, you can sign up to travel along with the mission flights. However, this option is only really worth it for those who have some flexibility with dates and destinations, okay?

In this sense, the trip is only possible if there is actually space on the aircraft to transport civilians. Additionally, flight times may change without prior notice. But, it's worth having an experience full of adventure like this!

So, if you are still interested and want to participate in an adventure like this, you will need to register at a Brazilian Air Force Base.

In fact, registration is done in person, and you need to request to go to a National Air Mail Post within the base to register for free.

It is worth remembering that travel dates, landing locations, and aircraft availability may change. Therefore, if an opportunity arises, FAB will contact you so that you can plan ahead.

An initiative of the National Youth Secretariat and the Ministry of Women, Family and Human Rights, the ID Jovem program seeks to encourage underprivileged young people to travel and get to know the country.

Thus, the Youth Identity document emerged, which, in addition to free bus tickets, also guarantees several other benefits. However, to obtain the ID Jovem document, it is necessary to meet some prerequisites.

In fact, they exist in accordance with Decree 8,537. Firstly, it states that young people will be able to travel for free with their NIS number, updated Single Registry from the last 24 months and the Youth ID document.

If you do not have the Cadastro Único, or CadÚnico, you must go to the CRAS closest to you to register. In fact, it is also possible to register for the ID Jovem program through CRAS.

Or, online on the program website. It's worth remembering that the document is valid for 180 days and after this period you will need to renew your registration, is that ok?

Furthermore, ID Jovem guarantees free or 50% discount on cinema tickets, theaters, circus shows, sporting events, among many others. Incredible, right?

The young participant can also request a free place on an interstate bus directly at the transport company's ticket window at least 3 hours before departure. There are many benefits to enjoy!

The Elderly Statute determines that people aged 60 or over who have a monthly income of up to two minimum wages can travel on interstate buses for free. And this is mandatory!

Yes, transport companies are required to reserve two seats in all cars for free. Furthermore, if the seats are already occupied, the road transport company must have another solution.

In other words, sell a ticket with at least a 50% discount for seniors. However, not all companies comply with this Law. If the rule is not complied with, the elderly person can file a complaint with ANTT.

Well, to obtain the Elderly Card, citizens who meet the prerequisites must go to the nearest Social Assistance Reference Center, CRAS. This way, he will be able to travel for free with his NIS number.

In addition, you will need the CadÚnico and proof of income or benefit, which must be up to two minimum wages. In fact, the elderly person needs to be part of a Federal Government Social Program.

This is because this is the only way he can prove his socioeconomic situation. This way, he or she will be able to appear in person at the transport company's counter to request the ticket.

But it's important to do this up to 30 days in advance and at least 3 hours before departure, okay? Furthermore, the Elderly Card guarantees free basic category interstate bus tickets.

In other words, semi-sleeper buses and beds are not part of the benefit. Still, it's worth taking the opportunity to discover more of our country's natural beauty, such as the beaches and large green areas we have.

In fact, with the complete return of the tourism sector in Brazil, many agencies are offering promotional packages with unmissable prices! So, see our content below and check out some cheap package options!