# Apply for an 18+ Oyster Card (Work Placement)
If you are going on a work placement in London as part of your course, you can apply for an 18+ Oyster Card (opens new window) and save 30% on adult-rate Travelcards (opens new window) and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets (opens new window).
# Complete the application form online
To apply, you will need to create an online web account (opens new window) first before completing the application form online (opens new window) on the Transport for London (TFL) website.
You will also need:
- A digital photo (opens new window) which must be a .jpg, .bmp or .gif file and less than 6MB.
- A credit or debit card to pay a £20 administration fee.
- An active email address.
- Your student ID number.
Make sure that you select the 'coming to London on a work placement option' (opens new window) when you are applying online.
# Send a confirmation letter
You will also need to send TFL a letter from your university, confirming your work placement status (see letter template on the TFL website) (opens new window). Once TFL receives the letter, they will then process the online application.
# Check the guidelines for more information
You can find detailed guidelines (opens new window) about the 18+ Oyster Card and how to apply on the TFL website.