Be a smart student on the MTR

Applications for the MTR Student Travel Scheme are going digital so students get the fare concession with just a couple of quick steps.

The company provides 400,000 students with fares that are about half of those for adults. They need a personalized Octopus with "Student Status." From September 1, students can submit their applications or renew their status through MTR Mobile or the MTR website. Instead of the traditional method, students simply have to fill the electronic application forms and upload copies of their student identity cards.

A fully digitalized application will then identify and verify the student identity card based on samples provided by schools. If you're applying for personalized Octopus for the first time, the MTR will mail the new card to you.