Latvian identity card

National identity card of Latvia
  •  EU, UK (in some cases[1]) and rest of Europe, (except Belarus, Russia, Ukraine)
  • France French overseas territories
  •  Georgia
  •  Montserrat (max. 14 days)
  •  Tunisia (organized tours)
EligibilityLatvian citizenshipExpiration
  • 10 years (age 20 or over)
  • 5 years (age 5–20)
  • 2 years (age 0–5)

The Latvian identity card (Latvian: Personas apliecība), also known as Personal certificate, is an officially recognised biometric identity document issued to Latvian citizens. They are also valid for travel within Europe (except Belarus, Russia, Ukraine and the United Kingdom), Georgia, French Overseas territories, Montserrat (max. 14 days) and organized tours to Tunisia[2] (without the need for a Latvian passport).

Until 2023, when the card will become mandatory for most,[3] Latvian citizens who hold a valid passport are not obliged to obtain an ID card.[4] The card is mandatory if a citizen over the age of 15 does not have a passport.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Visiting the UK as an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen". GOV.UK. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  2. ^ "Visa information - Tunisia embassy in Berlin".
  3. ^ "No 2023.gada 1.janvāra personas apliecība (eID karte) būs obligāts personu apliecinošs dokuments". Pilsonības un migrācijas lietu pārvalde. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  4. ^ "Frequently asked questions and answers | Pilsonības un migrācijas lietu pārvalde". www.pmlp.gov.lv. Retrieved 2021-01-20.

External links

  • PERSONAL CERTIFICATES (EID CARD), The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs
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