Reimbursement for Navigo Imagine R and Vélib’ in Paris for young Parisians, 2026–2027

The full reimbursement of the Navigo Imagine R pass and the Vélib' subscription for young Parisians is back for the 2026-2027 school year. The City of Paris is reopening its free program this Thursday, September 3, 2026.

The 2026-2027 reimbursement campaign for Parisian youth transport opens this Thursday, September 3, 2026 and runs through June 30, 2027 inclusive. Reserved for young people living within Paris intra-muros, this boost from the City of Paris offers a 100% reimbursement of the Navigo Imagine R pass and the Vélib' subscription. In practical terms, travel becomes free for Parisian children and teenagers across the Île-de-France.

Reintroduced each back-to-school season since 2019, the program continues to attract strong support. The reimbursement is paid in a single lump sum directly into the contract holder’s bank account within about two months, provided the application is complete. A welcome aid for families, as the Navigo pass continues its price increase in 2026.

Plans Eligible for Reimbursement

Navigo Imagine R Junior: for children aged 4 to 11 enrolled from kindergarten through CM2, this pass at 25.20 euros (fees included) is fully reimbursed. The child’s grade must be clearly indicated on the contract to validate the request.
Navigo Imagine R Scolaire: for middle and high school students, from 6th grade to baccalaureate, this pass at 401.30 euros is fully reimbursed, regardless of the student’s age, provided their schooling justifies this rate.
Navigo Imagine R Étudiant: reserved for Parisian youths under 20 pursuing higher education and eligible for the Disability Education Allowance (AEEH), this pass at 401.30 euros is also covered.
Abonnement Vélib' V-Plus jeune: 14- to 18-year-olds can have their self-service bike subscription reimbursed, totaling 38.64 euros. This reimbursement can be combined with the Navigo Imagine R one, for totally free mobility in the capital.

How to request a refund

The process is handled entirely online, on the site paris.fr, via the Mon Paris platform. Applicants must allow at least two weeks after first using the pass for Île-de-France Mobilités and Vélib' to relay the subscription data to the City of Paris.

To submit your file, please provide the subscription agreement and a bank account details slip (RIB) in the payer’s name, who must be at least 18. The information entered must match the contract exactly, even if an error occurred during the initial purchase. A proof of address may be requested during processing. No requests by mail or in person at the counter will be handled, as the procedure is entirely digital.

Who is eligible for transport reimbursements?

The transport reimbursement applies only to students living in Paris. When parents are separated, the contract must list the Paris-based parent's address. Both public and private schools are eligible.

Payments are issued to the contract’s payer. If a minor is listed as the payer, this information must be corrected with Île-de-France Mobilités before submitting the application. Families receiving a scholarship can also benefit: the City will reimburse the actual amount paid, after deducting the scholarship awarded.

All information and forms are available on the City of Paris website. This boost is part of a series of measures planned for the new school year: we review the aid for students and young people in Paris, and for those discovering the capital, we remind you how to travel now that the cardboard ticket has been scrapped.

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