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[3] (without the need for a Latvian passport).
The card, same as a passport, is mandatory if a citizen over the age of 15.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Visiting the UK as an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen". GOV.UK. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ As of 1 January 2026, only identity cards that comply with ICAO biometric specifications are accepted.
- ^ "Visa information - Tunisia embassy in Berlin". Archived from the original on 2023-12-12. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
- ^ "No 2023.gada 1.janvāra personas apliecība (eID karte) būs obligāts personu apliecinošs dokuments". Pilsonības un migrācijas lietu pārvalde. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
External links
- PERSONAL CERTIFICATES (EID CARD), The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs
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