Erasmus+ frequently asked questions

Not for the participant. The programme covers travel up to a set amount, plus accommodation, food and all activities. You only pay to reach the airport or bus station and any personal spending. If someone asks you to pay a participation fee for an Erasmus+ project, it is not a genuine Erasmus+ project.

No. Youth exchanges and training courses are open to anyone in the right age range, whether you study, work or are currently doing neither. You do not need to be enrolled anywhere.

Good enough to follow a conversation and say what you think. No certificate is required and nobody corrects your grammar. Most youth exchanges use simple English as the working language.

Youth exchanges are usually for people aged 18 to 30. Training courses for youth workers are typically 18 and up with no upper limit. Group leaders on youth exchanges can also be over 30.

Yes. Serbia has been a full Programme Country in Erasmus+ since 2019, which means people and organisations in Serbia have the same access as those in EU member states for most activities.

For short projects up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, Serbian citizens with a biometric passport do not need a short-stay visa. For longer stays, such as volunteering, you usually apply for a long-stay (Type D) visa or residence permit in the host country.

Youth exchanges run 5 to 21 days. Training courses for youth workers run 3 to 10 days. European Solidarity Corps volunteering lasts 2 to 12 months. The length is always stated in the call.

Youth exchanges and training courses are not paid, but travel, accommodation and food are covered, so taking part costs you very little. You book your own travel, keep the receipts, and are reimbursed up to a set amount based on distance. Volunteering placements include a monthly allowance on top of covered costs.

Yes, and it matters more than people from Serbia expect. The European Health Insurance Card is not available to Serbian citizens, so you need your own travel and health insurance valid in the host country. For European Solidarity Corps volunteering, insurance is provided by the programme.

You apply through us as a sending organisation, not directly to the European Commission. Find an open call, fill in a short form, and if selected you get an infopack with all the details. We answer within one to two weeks.

Youthpass is a certificate every participant receives at the end of an Erasmus+ youth project. It describes the project and the skills you developed, and it is recognised across Europe — useful on a CV or for further study.

Yes. There is no limit on how many youth exchanges or training courses you can join over time. Each call is a fresh chance to apply.