DVA Veteran Gold cards

Introduction

If you hold a Commonwealth DVA Veteran Gold Card, you can apply for the Gold Senior/Pensioner Opal card. The Gold Opal card allows unlimited travel for no more than $2.50 a day on public transport in Sydney and surrounds.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must:

be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
reside permanently in NSW.
hold any of the above cards issued by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. DVA Gold Health Cards marked TPI, EDA, or War Widow are also eligible.

DVA Veteran cards

Apply for a Gold Opal card

You will need:

your personal and contact details
your DVA file number
your DVA unique identification number (UIN), if applicable

How to apply:

Select the ‘Apply online’ button
Select ‘Veterans Concession’ as the entitlement type
Follow the prompts to complete your application.

Please note:

Your Gold Opal card is not proof of entitlement. You must always carry your DVA Gold Card as proof of entitlement when travelling.
After your eligibility is confirmed, your Gold Opal card will be mailed to you within 8 to 10 working days.
The Gold Opal card remains valid as long as you remain eligible for a DVA Veteran Gold Card or DVA Gold Health Card.
If you are not eligible, you will be advised via a message on the screen. You should contact the Department of Veterans' Affairs directly for more information.

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DVA Veteran Gold cards

Introduction

Eligibility

Apply for a Gold Opal card

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Where you can travel

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DVA Veteran Gold cards

Introduction

Eligibility

Apply for a Gold Opal card

Renew or replace your card or update details

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Where you can travel

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