Free Allergy Card Generator — Essential For Safe Travel
Create wallet-sized allergy cards in 15+ languages. Print 8 credit card-sized copies on one page — perfect for carrying in your wallet, giving to restaurants, and keeping as spares.
Getting the Most from Your Allergy Card
Why Use Allergy Translation Cards?
When traveling to countries where you don't speak the language, explaining your food allergies can be challenging and stressful. Allergy translation cards provide a clear, written explanation of your dietary restrictions in the local language.
Clear communication
No risk of mispronunciation or misunderstanding
Always available
Works even without phone battery or internet
Taken seriously
Written cards are viewed as more formal than verbal requests
Shows preparation
Demonstrates you take your allergy seriously
Emergency backup
Can be shown to medical personnel if needed
Before You Travel
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Select your destination language from the dropdown above
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Check all allergens that apply — include all, not just your primary
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Choose credit card format for wallet-sized cards (recommended)
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Add a custom note if needed (e.g., "Severe reaction — EpiPen in bag")
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Print on cardstock cut out the 8 cards along the dashed lines
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Test with a native speaker if possible, to verify the translation is clear
While Traveling
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Hand the card to your waiter as soon as you sit down, before ordering
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Ask them to show it to the chef use Google Translate’s conversation mode to say this
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Keep the card on the table during your meal as a visual reminder
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Leave it or take it back you have multiple copies, so you can leave one with the restaurant if needed
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Carry extras in your wallet give cards to hotel concierge, tour guides, etc.
Print Quality Matters
Print your cards on thick cardstock (at least 200gsm) for durability. Cut carefully along the dashed lines to create 8 wallet-sized cards. A professionally printed, well-cut card is more likely to be taken seriously.
Combine with Other Tools
- Translation Engine — quick verbal lookups
- Google Translate camera mode — verify menu items
- Your smartphone — show photos of safe meals
Emergency Cards
If you have a severe allergy (anaphylaxis risk), consider creating a second emergency card with:
- • Emergency contact information
- • Location of your EpiPen
- • Instructions for administering epinephrine
- • Your doctor's contact details
Language Coverage
Our card generator currently supports 15 languages:
Asian Languages
Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese
European Languages
Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian
Middle Eastern
Arabic
Need a language not listed? Contact us and we'll prioritise adding it.
Allergen Coverage
All EU top 14 allergens:
Important Limitations
Allergy cards are a communication tool, not a guarantee of safety. They help you communicate your needs, but they cannot:
- • Prevent cross-contamination in the kitchen
- • Guarantee staff understanding of allergen severity
- • Replace the need for vigilance and verification
Always carry your emergency medication (EpiPen), ask follow-up questions, and use your judgment about whether a venue can safely accommodate you.
Create Your Free Allergy Card
Select your allergens and language below to generate a professional, printable card
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Save Your Progress
Your allergy card settings are automatically saved in your browser. When you return to this page, your previous selections will be restored (as long as you're using the same device and browser).