Open Allergy Cards

The Allergy Card That Can Save Your Life

Free food allergy translation cards in dozens of languages - so you can show restaurant staff exactly what you cannot eat, anywhere in the world. Print at home, show on your phone, or order a durable plastic card on a necklace.

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  • 49 languages
  • 17 allergens
  • Free forever
  • Open source
  • Designed by an allergy parent

Never struggle to explain your allergy again

You are not buying a piece of plastic. You are buying peace of mind - the confidence to sit down at a restaurant abroad and know the kitchen understands.

What you get

A food allergy travel card that helps you communicate a life-threatening allergy clearly - at home, at a restaurant, or anywhere language gets in the way.

Communicate instantly

Restaurant staff see your allergy in their language - and English on the back - without guessing or translating under pressure.

Travel with confidence

No more relying on Google Translate at the table. Hand them the card and keep the focus on a safe meal.

Personalized for you

Choose your allergen, your language, and an optional name on the card. Built for real dietary emergencies, not generic warnings.

Durable when you need it

Print free at home, show fullscreen on your phone, or order a waterproof plastic card designed for everyday travel - including a durable necklace option when you order physical cards.

How it works

  1. Choose allergy and language

    Pick from common food allergens (including milk, nuts, fruits, and more) and 49 languages. Preview both sides of your card instantly.

  2. Show, print, or download - free

    Open the card fullscreen for staff, print at credit-card size, save a PDF, or download a PNG. No account. No charge.

  3. Optional: order a plastic card

    Want something waterproof to wear or keep in a wallet? Order a durable plastic card for a small fee that covers printing and shipping.

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Why We Built Open Allergy

Open Allergy started from our own family journey.

I am a father of a child with a life-threatening milk allergy. Like many families dealing with severe allergies, we love traveling, discovering new places, and experiencing the world - but every trip also came with a lot of worry.

Before every meal, there was always a question in the back of our minds:

  • Will they understand his allergy?
  • Will we be able to explain it correctly?
  • What happens if there is a misunderstanding?

A simple meal at a restaurant could turn into a stressful moment. A language barrier could make a dangerous situation even harder.

We searched for a simple solution that would help us communicate clearly anywhere in the world. Something reliable that could speak for our child when we cannot.

We could not find the solution we needed, so we decided to create it ourselves.

That is how Open Allergy was born.

We create personalized allergy cards designed to help people communicate their allergies clearly and confidently - wherever they are. The cards are protected, easy to carry, and attached to a durable necklace so the information is always available when it matters most.

Our mission is simple:

To help families with allergies enjoy traveling, eating, and exploring the world with more confidence and less fear.

Because an allergy should not stop anyone from experiencing life.

Why families trust Open Allergy

Worldwide shipping

Physical cards can ship to supported countries at checkout.

Waterproof cards

Plastic cards are built for bags, pockets, and busy travel days.

Durable necklace

Keep the card close when ordering a physical card with a necklace.

Secure checkout

Paid orders use Stripe. We do not store your card number.

Personalized design

Your allergen, language, and optional name on a double-sided card.

Fast production

We produce and ship physical orders as quickly as our print partner allows. Exact timing is confirmed by email after checkout.

Verified at a glance

Missing your language? Add it with a pull request - no coding required. We do not invent customer counts - only facts we can stand behind.

What travelers say

Sample stories that reflect the kind of relief families tell us about. Real customer reviews will replace these as they arrive.

★★★★★

Restaurant staff understood my daughter's peanut allergy immediately. The card gave us peace of mind while traveling in Japan.

Sarah M.United States

★★★★★

I used to panic every time we ate out abroad. Showing the Greek milk allergy card on my phone changed that overnight.

Daniel K.Germany

★★★★★

Clear, serious, and easy for waiters to read. We finally felt like we could explain the allergy without fighting a language barrier.

Amira H.United Kingdom

★★★★★

Printed one for our trip to Italy and ordered a plastic copy for the next vacation. Simple tool, huge relief for our family.

Noah R.Canada

★★★★★

The English side helped when staff switched languages. We did not have to argue or guess - the card did the talking.

Elena P.Spain

★★★★★

As a parent of a child with a severe egg allergy, this is the first free tool that actually felt built for real travel stress.

Tomáš V.Czech Republic

FAQ

How many allergies can I include?

You can select up to 5 allergens on one free multi-allergy card so staff see everything at a glance. For the clearest kitchen message, many families still print one card per allergen. Plastic orders currently print a single allergen per card.

How many languages are supported?

We currently support 49 languages, with English always available on the back of the card. The community can add more through GitHub.

Can I customize both sides?

The front is your chosen language. The back is always English so staff who speak English can still help. You can optionally add a name on the card.

Is the card waterproof?

Free downloads are for paper or phone use. Optional plastic cards are waterproof and built for everyday travel.

How long does shipping take?

Shipping time depends on destination and our print partner. After you order, we confirm production and shipping details by email. We do not publish fake countdown timers or guaranteed same-day claims.

Do you ship worldwide?

We ship physical cards to the countries enabled in Stripe checkout. If your country is missing, you can still download and print for free.

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Protect your next trip before the stress starts

Never rely on Google Translate in an emergency. Create your free allergy travel card now - while you still have time to check the wording.

Ready to Travel With Confidence?

Create a free food allergy translation card in minutes. Print it, show it on your phone, or upgrade to a waterproof plastic card when you are ready.

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Keep it free

Downloads stay free for every family. If these cards helped you travel or eat out with more peace of mind, a small coffee keeps the site running and the translations growing.

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