Latvian identity card

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).

Typeidentity document

Issued by Latvia

Firstissued2 September 2019

PurposeIdentification, travel

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Latvian identity card
Front of the card
Type	identity document
Issued by	Latvia
First issued	2 September 2019
Purpose	Identification, travel
Valid in	EFTA European Union United Kingdom (EU Settlement Scheme) [1] [2] Rest of Europe (except Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine) Georgia Montserrat (max. 14 days) Overseas France
Eligibility	Latvian citizenship
Expiration	10 years (age 20 or over) 5 years (age 5–20) 2 years (age 0–5)

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The card, same as a passport, is mandatory if a citizen over the age of 15.^[4]