National Recognition Status

patriotWith the Patriotic Grounds discount, passengers with National Recognition status can travel by train free of charge in both 1st and 2nd class.  

Patriotic Grounds Discount: issued on MOBIB

In order to offer you a more practical and efficient service, the "Carte pour Raison Patriotique" card is issued on the MOBIB card and no longer in paper format.  You can travel for free in 1st or 2nd class.

Practical info

Do you already have a MOBIB card?

If you already have a valid MOBIB SNCB/NMBS, STIB/MIVB, TEC or De Lijn card, your SNCB "Carte pour Raison Patriotique" card will then be loaded onto your MOBIB card free of charge at the counter. 

Bring along with you to the train station counter:

  • your certificate issued by the defence forces or public sector pension service
  • your identity card

You do not yet have a MOBIB card?

Bring along with you to the train station counter:

  • your certificate issued by the defence forces or public sector pension service
  • your identity card
  • € 5

Extra info

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