Culture and merit cards for 19-year-olds (18app successors)
Carta del Merito e Carta Cultura giovanile (successori di 18app)
Paid by Ministero della Cultura · 🇮🇹 Italy
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Dal 31 gennaio 2026 al 30 giugno 2026 puoi richiedere la 'Carta della cultura giovani' e la 'Carta del merito', ciascuna del valore di 500 euro, cumulabili tra loro.
https://cartegiovani.cultura.gov.it/
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
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