DNE

What DNE does

DNE (Documento do Estudante) is the official Brazilian student identification card (Carteira de Identificação Estudantil, or CIE) recognized under Lei 12.933/2013, guaranteeing students a statutory 50% discount (meia-entrada) on cultural, entertainment, and educational events nationwide. The service is developed and operated by Brazil's three principal national student entities — UNE (União Nacional dos Estudantes), UBES (União Brasileira dos Estudantes Secundaristas), and ANPG (Associação Nacional de Pós-Graduandos) — which collectively hold a statutory monopoly on issuing the official CIE. DNE serves students enrolled in formal education from preschool through postgraduate levels, with a dedicated ID Jovem variant for low-income youth aged 15-29 enrolled in Cadastro Único.

The platform offers two core products: the national DNE at R$50 plus shipping, and the DNE ISIC at R$80 plus shipping, which extends the credential to 130+ countries with access to 15,000+ international student benefits through the ISIC network and UNESCO endorsement. The technology stack includes ITI Brasil digital certification for cryptographic authenticity, QR code verification, physical anti-counterfeiting features (invisible ink, anti-scanner trama), selfie validation for personalization, and the DNE Digital mobile app launched in 2025 for immediate digital access upon approval. Physical cards are delivered via Correios or private carriers within 15-30 days, and digital cards are issued immediately via iOS and Android app stores.

The business model is a self-serve, transactional one-time issuance fee per document, with annual renewal cycles tied to the academic calendar (cards valid through March 31 of the following year). The platform runs as a fully digital workflow — registration, document upload, selfie validation, payment, and delivery — through the official website (documentodoestudante.com.br), with customer support via email, Facebook Messenger, and ReclameAqui. The ID Jovem variant is issued free of charge with only shipping fees collected. Revenue is reinvested by the issuing student entities rather than distributed to outside shareholders, given the nonprofit-affiliated governance structure.

Name

DNE

Legal name

Documento do Estudante

Website

https://duvidas.documentodoestudante.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DNE (Documento do Estudante) is the official Brazilian student ID (CIE) under Lei 12.933/2013, issued by UNE, UBES, and ANPG. It provides students nationwide with statutory 50% discount access to cultural and entertainment events, plus an ISIC variant for international benefits in 130+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Identification Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Travel Passes, ID Cards & Local Discount Programs (EDAIANAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Card Issuing & Virtual Cards (lodge cards, single-use, tokenization) (THALAHAB)

Keywords

• Student identification cards
• Digital student ID
• Student discount cards
• Student verification platform
• Meia-entrada benefits

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. DNE Document Issuance: One-time issuance fee of R$ 50.00 plus shipping (up to R$ 13.89) for the standard Documento do Estudante national student ID card
2. DNE ISIC Document Issuance: One-time issuance fee of R$ 80.00 plus shipping (up to R$ 13.89) for the international ISIC version that provides 130+ country coverage and 15,000+ benefits
3. ID Jovem DNE Issuance: Free document issuance for low-income youth (ID Jovem program) with only shipping fee charged

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DNE issues the official Brazilian student identification card (Carteira de Identificação Estudantil - CIE) authorized under Lei 12.933/2013, granting students a 50% discount (meia-entrada) on cultural, entertainment, and sports events. The service offers a national DNE (R$50 + shipping), an international DNE ISIC variant (R$80 + shipping, valid in 130+ countries), and a free ID Jovem version for low-income youth. Cards are delivered both as physical cards via Correios and as the DNE Digital mobile app immediately upon approval.

Product overview

DNE offers two core student identification products: (1) the Documento do Estudante (DNE), the national student ID card guaranteeing half-price admission across Brazil under Lei 12.933/2013, issued in physical and digital formats; and (2) the DNE ISIC, an internationally-validated version backed by UNESCO and the ISIC network, extending student benefits to 130+ countries with 15,000+ international discounts. Both products share the same issuance workflow — online application, document verification, selfie validation, and home delivery — with the DNE Digital providing immediate digital access upon approval. The physical cards have identical validity (until March 31 of the year following issuance) and cost R$50 (national) or R$80 (ISIC) plus shipping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DNE Digital: Digital version of the Documento do Estudante available as a mobile application for immediate access to student benefits upon approval of application.

Products and services

• Documento do Estudante (DNE) The official Brazilian student identification card (CIE) recognized under Lei 12.933/2013, guaranteeing students a 50% half-price admission (meia-entrada) at cinemas, theaters, concerts, football matches, and educational/cultural events across Brazil. Issued in both physical (delivered via Correios or private carrier) and digital (DNE Digital mobile app) formats, with ITI Brasil digital certification and anti-fraud security features (QR Code, invisible ink, anti-scanner). Costs R$50 plus shipping and is valid until March 31 of the year following issuance.
• Documento do Estudante ISIC (DNE ISIC) An international version of the national DNE that combines Brazilian meia-entrada benefits with the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) network. Valid in 130+ countries and endorsed by UNESCO, providing access to 15,000+ national and international student discounts and benefits. Costs R$80 plus shipping, with the same issuance workflow and validity (until March 31 of the year following issuance) as the standard DNE.
• DNE Digital (Mobile App) Digital version of the Documento do Estudante available as a mobile application (iOS App Store and Google Play). Provides immediate access to student ID benefits upon approval of application, eliminating the wait for physical card delivery. Carries the same validity as the physical card.
• ID Jovem DNE Free Documento do Estudante issuance for low-income youth aged 15-29 enrolled in Cadastro Único with family income up to 2 minimum wages. Only the shipping fee is charged; the document itself is provided at no cost under the ID Jovem government program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% discount on entertainment and cultural events
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ISIC (International Student Identity Card)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISIC partnership enables DNE ISIC version valid in 130+ countries with access to 15,000+ international student benefits. ISIC is endorsed by UNESCO. This partnership transforms the national DNE into a globally-recognized student identity card.
• UNE, UBES, ANPG (National Student Entities)coreOthersThe DNE was developed by Brazil's three main national student organizations: União Nacional dos Estudantes (UNE), União Brasileira dos Estudantes Secundaristas (UBES), and Associação Nacional de Pós-Graduandos (ANPG). These entities are responsible for issuing the official CIE under Lei 12.933/2013.
• ITI Brasil (Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia da Informação)coreTechnology or IntegrationITI Brasil provides the digital certificate infrastructure that ensures document authenticity and prevents fraud. The certification follows Brazilian government standards for electronic documents.
• Secretaria Nacional da Juventude (ID Jovem Program)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership allowing low-income youth (ages 15-29) with ID Jovem to receive the DNE free of charge (only shipping fee). Students must be enrolled in Cadastro Único with family income up to 2 minimum wages.
• UNESCOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNESCO endorses the ISIC card, which DNE ISIC is part of. This international recognition ensures the document is accepted at educational and cultural institutions worldwide.
• Correios / TransportadorasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian postal service (Correios) and private carriers handle physical card delivery to students nationwide. Delivery typically takes 15-30 days depending on region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ID.me: ID.me provides digital identity verification and group-based benefits including student, military, and teacher discounts in the US. Comparable in identity verification technology, group-affinity benefits, and student verification use cases.
• National Union of Students (NUS) UK: NUS operates the UK student union movement and historically provided the TOTUM student ID and discount services. Comparable to the UNE/UBES/ANPG governance structure and student card issuance model, but at a much larger national scale.

Regional players

• Quero Bolsa: Quero Bolsa is a Brazilian education marketplace connecting students with discounted tuition and scholarships. Comparable as a Brazilian student-focused platform addressing the same target demographic, though operating in education financing rather than identification.
• Pravaler: Pravaler is a Brazilian student financing platform offering education loans and tuition management. Comparable as a Brazilian student services platform serving the same target demographic, though focused on financing rather than identity and benefits.

Emerging players

• Student Beans: Student Beans is a UK-based student discount platform offering verified student ID and exclusive brand discounts. Comparable as a digital-first student identification and benefits platform serving the same use case as DNE in a different geography.
• Erasmus Student Network (ESN): ESN is a European student network providing mobility support, discount cards, and integration services for international students across 40+ countries. Comparable to DNE in offering international student identity and benefits across multiple geographies.

Direct peers

• TOTUM: TOTUM is the UK's official student discount and ID card serving millions of students. It is a direct comparable to DNE as a national student identification product with international acceptance, partner discounts, and annual fee-based issuance.
• ISIC (International Student Identity Card): ISIC is the global student identity card recognized in 130+ countries and endorsed by UNESCO. DNE partners with ISIC for its international card variant, making ISIC both a direct peer and a partner in the international student ID space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/docdoestudante
• Facebookfacebook.com/documentodoestudante

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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