How do you get a student ski pass at Georgian resorts?
Conditions, documents and ordering the card online.
Short answer
A student ski pass is a season pass for Georgian citizens with active student status, issued at a resort ticket office against an original ID card or passport. Electronic copies of documents are not accepted. The pass is valid for the whole season and includes night skiing.
Why
- Student status is checked at the ticket office against the Ministry of Education database.
- The ID card does not need to be marked Student.
- Online you can order only a new student Multicard; a student pass cannot be loaded onto an existing card.
Details
The student pass is available to Georgian citizens with active student status. At the ticket office you must present an original ID card or passport. For an overview of the resorts, see the question on ski resorts in Georgia.
Students studying abroad must present a certificate from their institution confirming current enrolment, translated into Georgian and notarised. In that case the pass can be bought only at a ticket office. The operator will announce separately when online sales of student passes start and where the link is.
Tip
Bring the original document with you: a photo or scan on your phone will not be accepted at the ticket office.
What may differ
The conditions apply to Georgian citizens. Ask at the ticket office about rules for foreign students. The operator promises to announce the online ordering date and procedure separately.
Common misconception
The ID card must be marked Student.
What actually happens
No such marking is needed: the ticket office checks student status in the Ministry of Education database.
People also ask
- Is there a student ski pass in Georgia?
Sources
- M.T.A. Mountain Trails Agency: FAQChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Prices, opening hours and lift operations change, so check the operator's official website before you travel.
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