Applying for a Seniors Card

We are aware of an unofficial website which charges applicants a fee in exchange for a Seniors Card.

Please be aware that the Seniors Card is free and you will never be requested to pay a fee.

If you have provided payment to an unofficial website, you should contact your bank immediately and consider making a report to Scamwatch.

You can use the link below to apply for your free Seniors Card.

You can apply for all card types using the same online application.

Or you can apply for your Seniors Card, find out what concessions you may be eligible for an apply for them at the same time.

If your application is successful, you will receive your card within 4 weeks.

Eligibility

Residency requirements:

To be eligible for Seniors Card, Seniors Card+go or a Seniors Business Discount Card, you must:

• be a permanent resident of Queensland.
• live in Queensland for at least 6 months of the year and your home address must be shown on your driver licence, or be registered as your home address with (at least) 1 of the following:
  • Electoral Commission of Queensland
  • Centrelink
  • Commonwealth Department of Veterans' Affairs.

  Age/work requirements:

  In addition to the residency requirements, you must also meet age/work requirements for each card type.

  Seniors Card or Seniors Card+go

  To be eligible for a Seniors Card or Seniors Card+go you must be:

  • 65 years or older and working less than 35 hours a week in paid employment
    OR
  • 60–64 years, working less than 35 hours a week in paid employment and the holder of 1 of the below:
    • Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card*
    • Commonwealth Health Care Card*
    • Department of Veterans' Affairs Gold, White or Orange card.

    *Listed partners and dependants can apply by phoning 13 QGOV (13 74 68).

    Seniors Business Discount Card

    To be eligible for a Seniors Business Discount Card, you must be 60 years or older.

    Proof of age and address

    When you apply, you'll be asked to provide 1 of the numbers below:

    • your Centrelink customer reference number (CRN)
    • your Department of Veterans' Affairs file number
    • Queensland driver licence number
    • Queensland adult proof of age or photo identification card number.

    The name on your official document must be the same name used in your application.

    How to apply

    There is 1 application process for all 3 card types. You will be issued with a card based on your eligibility.

    If you have a card and your eligibility has changed, you can upgrade, replace or cancel your card online or call 13 QGOV (13 74 68).

    You can apply up to 2 months prior to your 60th birthday (your card will be issued when you turn 60):

    Online

    By phone

    Call 13 QGOV (13 74 68) to complete your application over the phone.

    By visiting 1 of our Queensland Government Service Centres (QGSC)

    • Brisbane QGSC
      Upper Plaza (access via the corner of George & Charlotte Streets)
      33 Charlotte Street
      BRISBANE QLD 4000
    • Cairns QGSC
      William McCormack Place Ground Floor
      5B Sheridan Street
      CAIRNS QLD 4870
    • Maroochydore QGSC
      Mike Ahern Centre
      Ground floor
      12 First Avenue
      MAROOCHYDORE QLD 4558

    By post

    Print and complete the application form, then post it to:

    Card and Concessions
    Smart Service Queensland
    Reply Paid 89109
    Brisbane City QLD 4000

    You can print the application form here: