Students
Students enjoy reduced fares for daily travel. If you’re a student aged 18 to 64, follow our step-by-step guide to get your photo OPUS card.
No more waiting in line
Get your student photo OPUS card as early as August 1 to skip the lines come fall. Save even more time by requesting your OPUS card online, if that’s an option at your school.
Trips within Montréal
The student photo OPUS card entitles you to reduced fares for frequent travel within the agglomeration of Montréal.
Reload your OPUS card
Get or renew your student OPUS card online
The easiest option is to use your school’s portal.
Before you start, make sure you meet these conditions:
- You’re a full-time student aged 18 to 64.
- Your school photo has been uploaded to your student account for the school year.
After you submit your request, it may take up to 7 business days for your OPUS card to come in the mail.
Check whether your school offers this service
How to receive your card
By mail
A convenient, no-trip option, perfect for avoiding wait lines. Once your request is complete, your card will be mailed to your home within 7 business days.
In person
You can also choose the pick-up option when ordering your card. All details and pick-up locations are shown during the online ordering process.
Get or renew your student OPUS card in person at the Photo studio
Before you start
You must be enrolled as a full-time student at an educational institution recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec or the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur du Québec.
List of recognized institutions
How to get your OPUS card:
1. Fill out an OPUS card request form
2. Book an appointment with the STM photo studio
3. Get your ID and information ready
At your appointment, make sure you bring:
- A piece of ID with your photo and birthday, issued in French or English.
- Your request form, filled out less than 30 days in advance, or your proof of full-time student status, which is available on your student portal. You’ll need to show your proof of status on your mobile device. See the FAQ for a list of schools that provide proof of student status.
- Your appointment code, if you’re going to the photo studio.
Full instructions are included on the OPUS card request form.
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