The Latvian identity card (), also known as Personal certificate, is an officially recognised biometric identity document issued to
Latvian citizens. They are also valid for travel within
Europe
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(except Belarus, Russia, Ukraine and the United Kingdom), Georgia, French Overseas territories, Montserrat (max. 14 days) and organized tours to Tunisia (without the need for a
Latvian passport).
The card, same as a passport, is mandatory if a citizen over the age of 15.
See also
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National identity cards in the European Union
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Latvian passport
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Identity document
An identity document (abbreviated as ID) is a documentation, document proving a person's Identity (social science), identity.
If the identity document is a plastic card it is called an ''identity card'' (abbreviated as ''IC'' or ''ID card''). ...
References
External links
PERSONAL CERTIFICATES (EID CARD) The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs
Documents
Latvia
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